Detroit teachers plan to protest outside of a court where a judge is to hear arguments in a case that could force teachers to stop skipping school.

The teachers' so-called sick-outs have repeatedly forced the district to close schools during the past two weeks, keeping thousands of students at home. A judge will hold a hearing Monday on the district's bid to stop the absences.

Steve Conn, a teacher and activist, says the governor and the school district's emergency manager should be put on trial, not teachers.

Teachers are upset over pay, class sizes, building conditions and Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to overhaul the district.

The district says two schools are closed Monday due to a high volume of teacher absences.

Detroit has about 100 public schools and 46,000 students.