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Lorenzo Halladded by Alix Bryan/Online Producer

11:26 p.m. EST, February 16, 2012

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) --—

Kathy Boultt and thousands of other teachers across the state on Friday will take part in a silent protest opposing lawmakers who want to do away with tenure-like contracts for teachers.

“What the governor is proposing lends no stability whatsoever to teacher employment,” said Boultt. “That's sad and that hurts.”

Governor Bob McDonnell wants teachers reviewed more frequently and placed on a contract that's not renewed