Education

LAUSD Support Staff Union Begin Voting On Proposed Deal

Service Employees International Union Local 99 will be voting to ratify an agreement that followed a three-day strike.

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To Help New Students Adapt, Some Colleges Are Eliminating Grades

Amid growing concerns about mental health, some schools seek to ease the pressure on first-year students. Critics say this "ungrading" amounts to coddling and could set them up for failure.

LAUSD Reaches Deal With Support Staff On Salary Increases, Other Benefits, After Three-Day Strike Ends

The union that represents school support staff in Los Angeles Unified School District has reached a tentative agreement with district leadership to increase wages by 30% and provide health care to more members.

The LAUSD Strike Was Full Of Teachable Moments, Pandemic Flashbacks, And So Much Rain

Parents and students pivoted while a three-day strike shut down Los Angeles Unified School District. There were teachable moments, some more successful than others.

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LAUSD Has A $4.9 Billion Reserve. Here’s How That Money Works, And How It Could Go Toward Staff And Teachers

There’s been a lot of talk about a $4.9 billion budget reserve. We break down where the money comes from and how the district could spend it.

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The 3-Day LAUSD Strike Is Nearing Its End. What Comes Next?

District support staff have a lot on the line, with many hoping for a reprieve from needing multiple jobs.

Your Most Committed Relationship May Soon Be With Cal State University

Pressed by the state legislature, the California State University system is making it easier for students who want to transfer in from community colleges.