Letter from Striking Teacher Irma Ray to Commissioner of Education Floyd Christians About the School Crisis, 1968

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Ray explains the reason for her resignation: "I am one of the teachers that has resigned because of a dishonest bill in the name of education."

Ray, Irma

State Archives of Florida, Series S303

1968-02-25

Florida. Department of Education (1969-1974 : Christian)

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Florida. Department of Education (1969-1974 : Christian)

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Christian, Floyd T., 1914-1998.

Ray, Irma

February 25, 1968 Eustis,Florida Dear Mr Christian, I am very disappointed in you as our state superintendent, I am one of the teachers that has resigned, because of a dishonest bill which raises money for tax relief in the name of education.The 127 teachers of Lake County, that have left their classrooms will not sit back and watch the counties that have been leading us in education be paralyzed by such a dishonest bill. The children of our schools are suffering more

everyday from sitting in classes with unqualified people that are called substitutes as their teachers. The teachers will win,so closeour schools and get this problems solved. Accept your position as our state superintendent, and give our childen quality education. yours very truly, [signature]Irma Ray

Irma Ray 801 Center Street Eustis,Florida Mr.Floyd Christian State Department of Education Tallahassee,Florida