Affected by budget cuts and testing, dozens of Oklahoma teachers are running for office




Education – PBS NewsHour show

Summary: Oklahoma ranks 45 out of 50 states in spending per student. It’s home to overcrowded classrooms and more than 100 districts that have approved four-day school weeks. Now, more than 40 teachers who are tired of not being heard are trying to change things themselves -- by running for office. Special correspondent Lisa Stark of Education Week reports.