Teachers across Tippecanoe County ‘walk-in’ to show support for education funding

Teachers across the state planned a walk-in Wednesday morning and educators in the Lafayette, West Lafayette and Tippecanoe School Corporations all participated.

It was to show support for House Bill 1001. The bill would provide more funding for public education in Indiana.

Walk-ins began early in the morning, depending on what time school started. 

Administrators were made aware of the plans, and many speakers will be at different schools including Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski.

A teacher at Lafayette Jeff High School said it's important to bring light to the lack of teacher pay and the teacher shortage in Indiana. She said it's all about having the state legislature listen to the teachers.

“They want to send a positive message to the state legislature and say 'hey we're gathering together we have all of these people that are in support of more funding for public education and now we need you step up and do the right thing.'” said Jennifer Smith-Margraf.  “I will say there is also some frustration that is has to get to this point.”

State Representative Chris Campbell, West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis and State Representative Sheila Klinker also were in attendance at the various schools.