Today’s news
LAUSD Strike Disrupts Education, Impacts Families
Negotiations continue as unions demand higher pay and better working conditions

LAUSD Veteran Leads Principals Union
Max Arias stands out among union leaders in new contract negotiations.
Laguna Beach School Community Rallies Behind Teachers and Staff
Hundreds demonstrate at Main Beach to express discontent over relationship with school board
Recent news
Apr. 17, 2026
Pasadena School District Receives Positive Budget Review
LA County watchdog agency approves district's latest financial moves amid ongoing fiscal challenges.
Apr. 17, 2026
Kingsburg Library Reopens After Month-Long Renovation
New LED lighting and flooring upgrades complete at local community hub.
Apr. 16, 2026
Tri-Valley School Districts Join Coalition Seeking to Raise State Funding Floor
Initiative aims to increase base-level funding for public schools without raising local taxes
Apr. 16, 2026
LAUSD Seeks State Funding for New Union Contracts
District faces financial challenges after avoiding teacher strike with last-minute deals
Apr. 16, 2026
Rancho Cordova high school faces closure over budget deficit
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science may shut down due to $388,000 shortfall
Apr. 16, 2026
Palo Alto Unified Taps HR Director as Acting Superintendent Amid Turbulent Leadership Changes
Teachers, students and a board member say they want a cultural reset in the district, emphasizing better communication, respect and collaboration as the board searches for longer-term leadership.
Apr. 16, 2026
LAUSD Approves $1.2B Labor Deal Despite Financial Woes
The agreement includes substantial pay increases for teachers and support staff, raising concerns about the district's long-term fiscal sustainability.
Apr. 15, 2026
LA School District Unions Secure $1.2B in Raises
New deals bring hefty pay increases but come at a steep cost for the district.
Apr. 15, 2026
LAUSD strike averted, but deeper challenges remain
Los Angeles Unified avoided a strike just hours before schools opened after reaching a last-minute deal with SEIU Local 99, marking the third major labor scare in less than a decade.
Apr. 14, 2026
Cash-strapped LAUSD Awards Staff Massive Pay Raises as Students Struggle
District faces leadership crisis, criminal investigations, and academic underperformance
Apr. 14, 2026
Little Lake City School District Teachers to Strike on Thursday
Nearly 200 teachers will walk out after failed negotiations over healthcare benefits
Apr. 14, 2026
LAUSD Unions Threaten Strike as Negotiations Stretch Past Midnight
Coordinated action by multiple unions could significantly disrupt schools if a deal isn't reached.
Apr. 14, 2026
LAUSD to Alert Families Early Tuesday on School Openings Ahead of Possible Strike
District reaches tentative deals with some unions but continues talks with SEIU Local 99 representing 30,000 workers.
Apr. 14, 2026
Los Angeles Schools Reopen After Last-Minute Labor Deal
Mayor Bass helped broker agreement between LAUSD and key unions to avoid planned work stoppage.
Apr. 14, 2026
Los Angeles Schools Avoid Strike After Reaching Deals with Unions
LAUSD reaches agreements with all three major unions representing 70,000 employees
Apr. 14, 2026
LAUSD Avoids Strike After Last-Minute Deal with Staff
Unions representing teachers, principals and support staff reach tentative agreements with nation's second-largest school district.
Apr. 14, 2026
SchoolStatus Expands Attendance Solution to Help Districts Identify Absenteeism Earlier
New time-based tracking features allow districts to better meet evolving state attendance mandates.
Apr. 14, 2026
LAUSD Teachers Strike Looms as Late-Night Talks Continue
Families brace for possible school closures as negotiations go into the night.
Apr. 14, 2026
LAUSD Continues Contract Talks with SEIU After Reaching Deals with Other Unions
Union representing 30,000 aides, bus drivers, custodians and cafeteria workers seeks pay increases and more hours for part-time workers
Apr. 13, 2026
LAUSD Reaches Tentative Agreement with Administrators' Union
The deal includes an 11.65% salary increase for represented workers over two years.