Thousands of students rallied at the Alberta legislature and Alberta Teachers’ Association building in Edmonton on Thursday, protesting the province’s decision to order striking teachers back to work.

Students streamed into the legislature plaza in front of the sandstone building, carrying signs and wearing red, a colour that has come to symbolize unity with educators.

Social media platforms shared among students are urging walkouts in schools across the province.

Students also rallied in other parts of the city.

One of those students, Josh Plamondon, said the back-to-work order is terrible and believes educators should be given what they want.

Plamondon, who is in Grade 12, said he is dyslexic and dysgraphic, and while teachers try to help him the best they can, it’s difficult wi

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