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Clever, Funny, and Fiery: The Best of #RedforEd Protest Signs

Never underestimate the power of an educator, a Sharpie, and some poster board.

Crumbling desks and tattered textbooks. Large class sizes. Multiple jobs. Stagnant salaries. Unsustainable pensions. These were some of the issues educators brought to the forefront during the wave of #RedForEd rallies, walkouts, protests, job actions, and strikes.

The issues run deep. Yet, educators and their supporters still found a way to lighten the mood with fun, pithy rally sign.

 

 

 

 

Brenda Álvarez

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NEA Today June 2019

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