Teachers, students and supporters march in front of the Capitol on April 2 during a walkout aimed at increasing education funding. Credit: Whitney Bryen / Oklahoma Watch

Thousands of people descended on the state Capitol daily during the two-week teacher walkout. This timeline is a look at events leading up to the walkout, the high points of Oklahoma Watch’s coverage and the galvanizing effect the work stoppage had on teachers in Oklahoma and nationwide.

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