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Livermore School Board Names Acting Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent Michelle Pechette to temporarily replace Torie Gibson

San Francisco Teachers, District Reach a Deal

It was the first strike in decades

San Francisco teachers strike ends

Coinbase stock jumps after deal reached

Albert Einstein Academy Hires New Principal Amid Ongoing Turmoil

The charter network's pick said he wants to unify the school, but faced questions about his former role as a Chula Vista Elementary School District admin.

San Diego Unified, Teachers Union Reach Agreement, Call Off Strike

Schools will be open on February 26 after the two sides agreed on several bargaining subjects.

San Francisco Teachers' Strike Ends With Tentative Deal

Union and school district reach agreement on pay raises and healthcare benefits

San Diego Schools Avert Planned Strike After Reaching Agreement

The San Diego Unified School District and the San Diego Education Association have reached a mutual agreement, preventing a one-day strike scheduled for February 26.

Ramona Unified to lay off 12 teachers and staff

District cites budget shortfall, declining enrollment, and high absenteeism as reasons for cuts

San Francisco Teachers Strike for Fourth Straight Day

Nearly 50,000 students await return to class as educators demand higher wages and fully district-funded healthcare

San Francisco Teachers Strike Raises Concerns About Potential Budget Cuts

SFUSD warns that meeting union demands could force deeper cuts, as seen in neighboring Contra Costa County.

Fresno Unified Workers Protest Layoffs and Hiring Freezes

SEIU workers, union leaders, and community members voice concerns over budget cuts impacting classified staff

Reed Union School District Appoints New Board Member

Technology investor Mike Ghaffary selected to fill unexpired trustee term

Natomas Unified Teachers Prepare to Strike Over Contract Demands

Teachers vote overwhelmingly to strike if district cannot meet their requests for competitive wages, benefits, and classroom supports.

San Francisco Teachers Strike Enters Day 3 as Negotiations Stall

Tensions rise as district and union fail to reach agreement overnight

San Francisco Teachers Strike Disrupts Schools, Strains Families

Thousands of students affected as educators demand higher wages, better benefits, and more resources

Palo Alto School Board Renews Parcel Tax at Lower Rate

The board unanimously voted to reduce the tax rate to $800 per parcel for 4 years, aiming to maintain community support.

Red Bluff School District May Approve Labor Deals

Agreements with teachers, staff, and management to run through 2027

Kit Jory Promoted to Concord Public Works Director

Longtime public works veteran to lead city's infrastructure maintenance and operations

San Francisco Teachers Strike Leaves Trail of Fiscal Confusion

Union and district trade claims about $1.4B budget, with arguments based on complicated calculations and misinformation.

Santa Rosa Schools Face Insolvency Crisis

District could run out of cash, triggering state takeover if major budget cuts not made