Teachers' role in Occupy Oakland's general strike

Youth Radio reports on how teachers are navigating the balance between union obligations, personal beliefs in the Occupy movement and their dedication to providing quality education. Says one teacher, "While I support the Occupy movement, I can’t justify leaving my students unless I know that striking will directly benefit the situation at my school." Read the full story on Turnstyle.com or the Huffington Post.

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