Teachers from all over the state, and even some from Canada, showed up at the teacher rally to lend moral and financial support. Tales of woe were told, including a very nice summary of the situation from a teacher in the know. Children and parents showed up to offer support, including the very vocal AIMS group that played up for the media and wildly cheered teachers as they entered. I was identified by my shirt and nametag, and many more people than I expected came up and thanked me for my posts on the AIMS message board, and to offer support and encouragement. It was wonderfully energizing and deeply depressing.
I want the strike to end. It won't end with a court injunction. It will only end if the district actually decides to bargain in good faith instead of lying through their teeth. I don't think the district will bargain in good faith unless they are forced. And there is no power in this state besides the teachers willing to stand up to the overwhelming corruption of the Marysville School Board and their unqualified superintendent. I'm afraid. I still can't see this ending. I'm being harrassed, we have almost no income, and I still CANNOT SEE THE END. And people dare to wonder why I curse the people in Marysville who caused this situation?
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