Disruptor 50 Industries: Education
Los Angeles teachers end six-day strike after the majority approve contract deal
Key Points
- On Tuesday, Los Angeles teachers overwhelmingly approved a new contract and planned to return to the classroom after a six-day strike over funding and staffing.
- The deal was broadly described by officials as including a 6 percent pay hike and a commitment to reduce class sizes over four years.
- District Superintendent Austin Beutner said he was delighted the deal was reached, but hinted that financial challenges remained.