#RedforEd teacher walkout, May 3, 2018

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Arizona Music Educators United end their performance with the send-off, “Let’s see you back in school” on Day 6 of the #RedForEd teacher walkout, May 3, 2018.

The gallery at the Arizona House of Representatives is still packed with teachers who want to observe the budget process on Day 6 of the #RedForEd teacher walkout, May 3, 2018.

Reporter Cydney Henderson writes, "The grades are in for @azcentral’s #Red4Ed coverage."

Reporter Kaila White writes, "On Day 6, protesters are pros at occupying the Arizona Capitol: Everyone is sitting in shade or under canopies, snacking on fruit and Popsicles, some people sleeping in the grass. It reminds me of Coachella."

Mariana Tovar, San Luis teacher, cheers during the RedforEd walkout at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018. Arizona Legislature passes state budget, including teacher pay-raise plan.

Jil Schroeder, a teacher at Gilbert Public Schools, leads the #RedForEd Sprit Band during the sixth day of the Arizona teacher walkout at the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Today will likely bill the final day of the walkout as Governor Ducey signed an education funding bill into law early Thursday morning.

Teachers and their supporters celebrate at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Thursday, May 3, 2018, after the Legislature passed a state budget that includes a teacher pay-raise plan..

Denise Albright, a member of the #RedforEd movement and teacher with the Paradise Valley Unified School district, wipes a tear from her face as she sits in the gallery of the Arizona House of Representatives on Thursday, May. 3, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz. Members with the #RedforEd movement waited at the Capitol on Thursday for the legislature to pass a bill aimed at giving teachers pay raises.

Teachers and their supporters celebrate victory in the Red for Ed movement during a gathering at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza at the Capitol in Phoenix, Thursday, May 3, 2018. The legislature passed a bill and the governor signed it increasing education spending in Arizona.

RedforEd supporters gather at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018. Arizona Legislature passes state budget, including teacher pay-raise plan.

Mariana Tovar, San Luis teacher, cheers during the RedforEd walkout at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018. Arizona Legislature passes state budget, including teacher pay-raise plan.

Jil Schroeder, a teacher at Gilbert Public Schools, twirls a flag, with the #RedForEd Sprit Band during a rally during the sixth day of the Arizona teacher walkout at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza near the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Today will likely be the final day of the walkout as Governor Ducey signed an education funding bill into law early Thursday morning.

Suzane Hernandez, a college prep teacher at Phoenix Union High School District, applauds during a rally during the sixth day of the Arizona teacher walkout at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza near the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Today will likely be the final day of the walkout as Governor Ducey signed an education funding bill into law early Thursday morning.

Teachers and other supporters rally during the sixth day of the Arizona teacher walkout at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza near the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Today will likely be the final day of the walkout as Governor Ducey signed an education funding bill into law early Thursday morning.

Dave Price, a social studies teacher at Mesa Public Schools, holds sign during a rally during the sixth day of the Arizona teacher walkout at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza near the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Today will likely be the final day of the walkout as Governor Ducey signed an education funding bill into law early Thursday morning.

Beatrice Williams, a math teacher at Tempe Union High School District, during a rally on the sixth day of the Arizona teacher walkout at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza near the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Today will likely be the final day of the walkout as Governor Ducey signed an education funding bill into law early Thursday morning.

Members of the Red for Ed movement wave their hands in support of a "no" vote for a budget plan in the gallery of the Arizona House of Representatives on Thursday,. May. 3, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz. The bill passed in both the House and the Senate.

House Representative Todd Clodfelter and Pamela Powers Hannley exchange words after the budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

Reagan Guzman, an art teacher with the Tempe Union School district and member of the #RedforEd movement, holds a sign outside of the Arizona Capitol on Thursday, May. 3, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz. Members of the #RedforEd movement waited outside of the Capitol as the legislature passed a budget aimed to give teacher's pay raises early that morning.

Rep. Ken Clark, D-District 24, speaks to a crowd of #RedforEd members outside of the Arizona House of Representatives on Thursday, May. 3, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz. Members of the #RedforEd movement waited outside of the Capitol as the legislature passed a budget aimed to give teacher's pay raises early that morning.

Reporter Cydney Henderson writes, "This #Red4Ed teacher is feeling the effect of an all-night AZLeg session. Rested or not, we're back at the State Capitol for Day 6 of the #Arizona teacher walkout."

Candy McOwen, a first-grade teacher in the Pendergast Elementary School District, holds a sign during a rally on Day 6 of the Arizona teacher walkout at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza near the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix on May 3, 2018. Thursday will likely be the final day of the walkout as Gov. Ducey signed an education funding bill into law early Thursday morning.

Members of the Red for Ed movement wave their hands in support of a "no" vote for a budget plan in the gallery of the Arizona House of Representatives on May. 3, 2018, in Phoenix, Ariz. The bill passed in both the House and the Senate.

House Representative Lela Alston explains her vote during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

Red For Ed supporters wave their hands to show support during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

House Rep. Regina Cobb yawns during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix on May 3, 2018.

House Rep. Isela Blanc explains her vote during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix on May 3, 2018.

#RedForEd supporters gather for Day 6 at the state Capitol on May 3, 2018, after the Legislature passed the state budget with teacher pay raises.

#RedForEd teachers and supporters continue the wild times on Day 6 of the teacher walkout, May 3, 2018, at the state Capitol in Phoenix.

One of the drums in the RedForEd Spirit Band is seen at the state Capitol in Phoenix on Day 6 of the teacher walkout, May 3, 2018.

Reporter Richard Ruelas writes, "In waning moments of House session, Rep. Anthony Kern appropriates the 'jazz hands' approval sign used by #RedForEd during the speaker's speech," on May 3, 2018.

Reporter Richard Ruelas writes, "Good things the House allowed reporters floor access again after that hubbub two years ago. There would have been no room in the gallery today," on Day 6 of the teacher walkout, May 3, 2018.

The teachers are back for the sixth day of the #RedForEd walkout at the state Capitol on May 3, 2018.

#RedForEd teachers and supporters sit in the House gallery on Day 6 of the teacher walkout on May 3, 2018.

The House gallery is full of #Red4Ed supporters again on May 3, 2018. The lawmakers’ desks, however, are mostly empty. Coming up on the 12th hour of budget debates.

Three teachers from Independence High School in Glendale stand outside the State Capitol after the Senate passed the budget bill that included teacher pay raises on May 3, 2018. The session lasted through the night and to the next morning.

The sun has risen and it’s a brisk 54 degrees and the Arizona House is still debating the budget on May 3, 2018..

In the House of Representatives, the long night was getting to Rep. Daniel Hernandez, D-Tucson, in red early May 3, 2018.

Hundreds of #RefForEd supports gather outside the Arizona Capitol on the evening of May 2, 2018. The overflow rooms are full. On a typical budget night, this mall would be mostly empty except for some lobbyists.

House Representative Eddie Farnsworth looks at his phone during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

House Representative Randall Friese explains his vote during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

House Representative Charlene Fernandez explains her vote during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

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Arizona Music Educators United end their performance with the send-off, “Let’s see you back in school” on Day 6 of the #RedForEd teacher walkout, May 3, 2018.

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The gallery at the Arizona House of Representatives is still packed with teachers who want to observe the budget process on Day 6 of the #RedForEd teacher walkout, May 3, 2018.

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Reporter Cydney Henderson writes, "The grades are in for @azcentral’s #Red4Ed coverage."

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Reporter Cydney Henderson writes, "The grades are in for @azcentral’s #Red4Ed coverage."

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Mariana Tovar, San Luis teacher, cheers during the RedforEd walkout at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018. Arizona Legislature passes state budget, including teacher pay-raise plan.

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RedforEd supporters gather at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018. Arizona Legislature passes state budget, including teacher pay-raise plan.

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Mariana Tovar, San Luis teacher, cheers during the RedforEd walkout at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018. Arizona Legislature passes state budget, including teacher pay-raise plan.

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House Representative Todd Clodfelter and Pamela Powers Hannley exchange words after the budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

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Reporter Cydney Henderson writes, "This #Red4Ed teacher is feeling the effect of an all-night AZLeg session. Rested or not, we're back at the State Capitol for Day 6 of the #Arizona teacher walkout."

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House representatives pass the education budget at the state Capitol in Phoenix, on May 3, 2018.

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House Representative Lela Alston explains her vote during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

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Red For Ed supporters wave their hands to show support during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

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House Rep. Regina Cobb yawns during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix on May 3, 2018.

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House Rep. Isela Blanc explains her vote during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix on May 3, 2018.

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#RedForEd supporters gather for Day 6 at the state Capitol on May 3, 2018, after the Legislature passed the state budget with teacher pay raises.

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#RedForEd teachers and supporters continue the wild times on Day 6 of the teacher walkout, May 3, 2018, at the state Capitol in Phoenix.

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One of the drums in the RedForEd Spirit Band is seen at the state Capitol in Phoenix on Day 6 of the teacher walkout, May 3, 2018.

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Reporter Richard Ruelas writes, "In waning moments of House session, Rep. Anthony Kern appropriates the 'jazz hands' approval sign used by #RedForEd during the speaker's speech," on May 3, 2018.

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The teachers are back for the sixth day of the #RedForEd walkout at the state Capitol on May 3, 2018.

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#RedForEd teachers and supporters sit in the House gallery on Day 6 of the teacher walkout on May 3, 2018.

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The House gallery is full of #Red4Ed supporters again on May 3, 2018. The lawmakers’ desks, however, are mostly empty. Coming up on the 12th hour of budget debates.

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The sun has risen and it’s a brisk 54 degrees and the Arizona House is still debating the budget on May 3, 2018..

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State Sen. John Kavanagh nods off during budget debate early May 3, 2018.

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In the House of Representatives, the long night was getting to Rep. Daniel Hernandez, D-Tucson, in red early May 3, 2018.

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House Representative Eddie Farnsworth looks at his phone during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

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House Representative Randall Friese explains his vote during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.

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House Representative Charlene Fernandez explains her vote during the House of Representatives budget meeting at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 3, 2018.