Teachers push for contract action with student support
Students urged parental involvement to strengthen stand as teachers, facing a stalled contract dispute, plan peaceful protests and sit ins. While rumors of a strike circulated, organizers stated no strike and emphasized negotiation. Rio Rancho teachers also adopt limited hours and reduced homework to back the contract.
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Clever
Jess
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Rio Rancho teachers begin working to contract
Rio Rancho Elementary staff announce they will work to contract arriving 8 35 a m leaving 3 35 p m to protest insufficient pay. They cite summer work out of pocket purchases and time spent beyond teaching hours while awaiting a salary settlement and urge parents to lobby officials for higher APS funding and contract terms.
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Taylor
Clever
Rio Rancho Elementary
Rio Rancho
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Teacher slow down affects students editorial
Cibola High School students face disruptions as APS teachers stage a slow down demanding a raise and new contract after three years without renewal. Teachers fear homecoming and club activities may be canceled due to fewer chaperones, affecting seniors and taxpayers.
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Albuquerque Public Schools
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APS
Manzano
Sandra
Danette Gallegos
Senate
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