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Teachers in Arizona stayed away from their classrooms for a second straight day, as promised, gathering at the State Capitol on Friday to continue protesting low pay and unacceptable school conditions.
At least one person was killed in a rollover accident on a Phoenix-area freeway early Friday, highway authorities said. The road was blocked for several hours for the investigation.
Arizona attorney Mark Brnovich claimed tuition is so high, it violates the state Constitution, which states public university tuition must be as close to free as possible.
Thousands of teachers and their supporters converged on downtown Phoenix on Thursday morning to join the protests over wages and funding for education.
Melissa M. Pavey and Jolene E. Houchens were accused of performing unlicensed tooth extractions and other dental procedures by utilizing drills, lasers and surgical tools.
As teachers in Arizona prepared to walk out on the job Thursday and march through downtown Phoenix, Gov. Doug Ducey said he was spending the day working on a plan to get them back in the classroom.
As educators and supporters across Arizona prepare to walkout of their classrooms on Thursday, state lawmakers were still struggling to come to a long-term, sustainable solution that would give money for teacher raises and better classroom conditions.
Arizona Rep. Kelly Townsend said she has been consulting with attorneys for a potential class-action lawsuit by those who suffer financial or occupational harm because of the planned teacher walkout.
The first rally of the statewide teacher walkout will start with a march from Chase Field to the Capitol. Organizers told protesters to be prepared for high temperatures.
