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January 22, 2019

Los Angeles teachers strike for higher pay, smaller class sizes: What to know

For the first time in 30 years, teachers a part of the Los Angeles, Calif., school district  -- the second biggest in the nation -- is slated to go on strike. Here's what to know about the potential walkout.

January 22, 2019

Another milestone in California's decline -- The LA teacher strike

Don’t expect common sense to prevail in California.

January 9, 2019

Los Angeles teachers union delays planned start of strike

The union representing teachers in Los Angeles has postponed the start of a planned strike from Thursday to Monday due to uncertainty over a judge would order the walkout to be delayed.

January 9, 2019

Tennessee principal criticized after throwing ‘mock funeral’ in order to inspire teachers

A Tennessee school principal came under fire after holding the “mock funeral” of a baby last week in a bid to inspire teachers to improve test scores.

January 4, 2019

Parents sue over district's policy to arm teachers at school

Parents are going to court to block a Pennsylvania school district from allowing teachers to carry guns in school.

December 19, 2018

Los Angeles teachers union sets January strike date

Teachers in the nation's second-largest school district will go on strike next month if there's no settlement of their long-running contract dispute, union leaders said Wednesday.

December 17, 2018

Georgia teacher admits stealing 9-year-old student's violin to pay ticket, police say

A Georgia teacher told police he stole a 9-year-old student's violin because he needed money to pay for a $700 ticket.

December 9, 2018

Teachers union: Tentative deal to end charter schools strike

The nation's first teachers' strike against a charter school operator will end after their union and management struck a tentative deal Sunday that includes protections for students and immigrant families living in the country illegally.

December 8, 2018

Chicago charter school network seeks order to end strike

A Chicago charter school network is seeking help in halting a teachers' strike for much of the past week.

December 4, 2018

Children return to school 3 weeks after California wildfire

Monday marks a return to school and some semblance of routine for thousands of children who lost their homes to a deadly wildfire in Northern California.