Update on the teacher walkout: I heard SEA prez Jonathan Knapp on KUOW during the noon hour. He said that it should be about 5,000 teachers. They will be having rallies in front of high schools in the morning (I'll try to get details) with teachers busing downtown for a rally (not sure of the location but I'd guess JSCEE). Two main issues: Will schools be closed on May 19th? I will try to get an answer. KUOW said they had asked the district but no answer yet (ditto for me). Will a day extra be tacked on at the end of the year if schools do close? Probably. Again, I will verify this today. end of update The Times is reporting that the SEA voted to strike on Tuesday, May 19th. Some districts' teachers have already walked while there are still at least five others in the wings with three more to walk on Friday. While I understand the teachers' frustrations with the Legislature, I'm not sure I agree with the walkout. If it was d...