On rally day, 18 Oconee teachers exercise leave

In front of the State House at Columbia, it was a see of red this morning–teachers dressed in red to let their lawmakers know they are unhappy about today’s educational conditions in South Carolina.  Some 18 Oconee teachers have exercised classroom leave today, but it’s not known if any of them have joined today’s rally.  Dr. Michael Thorsland, district superintendent, says 18 teachers on leave looks like a normal number for any day.