More than 30,000 public school teachers and other staff in Los Angeles went on strike to demand smaller class sizes, which are currently capped at 42 high school students; an increase in the number of nurses, psychological and academic counselors, and librarians, since many schools do not employ these support staff; a 6.5 percent salary increase for educators; and the hire of additional teachers.
Weekly Review
Weekly Review
Weekly Review
More than 30,000 public school teachers and other staff in Los Angeles went on strike to demand smaller class sizes, which are currently capped at 42 high school students; an increase in the number of nurses, psychological and academic counselors, and librarians, since many schools do not employ these support staff; a 6.5 percent salary increase for educators; and the hire of additional teachers.