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ProfessorGAC

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6. Not Sure How Teachers Participating...

Reply to MichMan (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 03:42 PM

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...makes an economic statement.
In the article linked in the OP it's clear that the organizers want to make a economic or financial statement to get the power people's attention.
Can't see how closing a public school does that.

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US activists plan May Day economic blackout: 'No school, no work, no shopping' [View all] Coventina Tuesday OP

Agree On The "No School" Aspect ProfessorGAC Tuesday #1

If the teachers are participating, I don't see how they could have school anyway MichMan Tuesday #3

Not Sure How Teachers Participating... ProfessorGAC Tuesday #6

It's a movement, not just a day, and there are many ways to participate. usonian Tuesday #2

Here's some more information on it. WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #4

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