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May Day Protests Close Charlotte Schools, 100k+ Miss Class

5/2/2026

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More than 100,000 students will miss school on May 1, 2026 due to May Day Strong protests.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools will close on May 1 because of expected staff absences.
Labor unions and student groups plan nationwide rallies and work stoppages on May 1, 2026.
National Education Association President Becky Pringle said the protests aim to prioritize workers over billionaires and address public-education cuts.

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More than 100,000 students will miss school on May 1, 2026 due to May Day Strong protests.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools will close on May 1 because of expected staff absences.
Labor unions and student groups plan nationwide rallies and work stoppages on May 1, 2026.
National Education Association President Becky Pringle said the protests aim to prioritize workers over billionaires and address public-education cuts.