San Francisco teachers strike ends

Coinbase stock jumps after deal reached

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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San Francisco teachers will return to classrooms next week after union and district officials hammered out a two-year contract that addresses both salary increases and health care benefits.

Why it matters

The strike had disrupted education for thousands of students in the city, and the new contract aims to provide stability and resources for teachers to better serve the community.

The details

The agreement includes pay raises for teachers as well as improvements to their health care benefits, resolving key issues that had led to the strike.

  • The strike ended on February 13, 2026.

The players

Daniel Lurie

The mayor of San Francisco who expressed gratitude that the educators and school district reached a tentative agreement.

Coinbase

A cryptocurrency exchange platform whose stock jumped after the news of the teachers' strike resolution.

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What they’re saying

“I am grateful that our educators and school district have reached a tentative agreement, allowing our public school students to return to the classroom. Our kids deserve schools where they can thrive, with educators who have the tools and support they need to best serve our kids. And all of our families deserve a fiscally stable school district that will be able to do the same for generations to come.”

— Daniel Lurie, Mayor of San Francisco (bizjournals.com)

What’s next

The new contract will go into effect next week, allowing teachers to return to classrooms and resume normal school operations.

The takeaway

The resolution of the San Francisco teachers' strike demonstrates the importance of investing in public education and supporting educators, which can have a positive impact on the entire community.