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Photos: Teachers rally against SPED cuts

by | Jan 12, 2023 | Education, Featured: Education

Hopkinton teachers and supporters rallied Thursday prior to the School Committee meeting in the Hopkinton High School auditorium. The teachers oppose cuts to the special education staff. Check back Friday for a recap of the meeting.

Teachers rally

Teachers want more say in how students are taught. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Teachers rally

Cold and wet conditions don’t dissuade teachers and their supporters. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Teachers rally

Teachers don’t want to see any cuts to the special education budget. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Teachers rally

The protest continues in the Hopkinton High School auditorium. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Teachers rally

Hopkinton Teachers Association President Becky Abate addresses the School Committee at the start of Thursday’s meeting. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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