Thousands of teachers requested to have the day off to participate in the rally in Raleigh, which resulted in class cancellation.

The rally is a way for educators to ask for an increase in funding and pay raises.

Administrators in most school districts say the day will not have to be made up by students and it's an optional workday for teachers.

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