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Support Staff Demand Fair Pay | Tulsa News
Oklahoma just handed teachers a $2,000 raise—but the real heroes behind the scenes? The support staff who keep schools running. Paraprofessionals, cafeteria workers, and other essential staff say they’re just as vital to student success, often doing demanding, emotionally taxing work for peanuts. While teachers get the spotlight and pay bump, these workers are asking: when’s their turn? They’re not asking for less—they’re asking for half the teacher raise, recognizing their indispensable role. The conversation is just beginning, but it’s time to value everyone who makes education possible…
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