Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
On Monday, the members of the LAUSD school board got a raise.
A BIG one.
Right now they get about $45,000 dollars a year. But in September, that figure will shoot up 174 percent. So, in the fall, they will earn about $125,000 a year. That news didn't just unnerve people in L.A... it made news all over the country.
KPCC's education reporter Kyle Stokes stopped by Take Two, to put the pay raise into context.
To listen to the full interview, click the blue play button above.