Schools push state for more money, but options are limited

Teachers in #RedForEd shirts launched a major pressure campaign for more state funding, but extra money may be hard to find this year – in spite of a record budget surplus.

John Craven

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Apr 27, 2023, 5:29 PM

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Schools push state for more money, but options are limited

Teachers in #RedForEd shirts launched a major pressure campaign for more state funding, but extra money may be hard to find this year – in spite of a record budget surplus.

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