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Teachers’ union and District come to a tentative agreement on contract

Teachers’ union and District come to a tentative agreement on contract

By Arely V. Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has come to an agreement with United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), the teachers union, granting a 21% salary increase along with reduced class sizes and other important gains in their contract. The two entities had been negotiating over the contract for about a year. The tentative agreement, which will have to be voted on by all teachers, is seen as a victory for different reasons. The first reason is pay. Maintaining a stable life in Los Angeles with a teacher’s pay is difficult, especially with the economy.

Masking Is Now Optional, But Still Recommended

Masking Is Now Optional, But Still Recommended

By Erick B. and Alan C. “I honestly feel great being able to breathe again.” Mr. Monteon, graphic design teacher After California ended its school mask mandate on March 12, most public schools in the state changed their policies — except the Los Angeles School Unified District (LAUSD). However, about a week later, the teachers’ union Unified Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and the district came to an agreement to end the mask mandate. As of Wednesday, March 23, staff and students are no longer required to wear a mask. COVID-19 testing will still continue for the

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