Teacher Pay Raises

March 26, 2019

Kamala Harris's plan to boost teacher pay would cost $315 billion over 10 years

The goal would be to boost salaries of every teacher who is paid less than workers in other professions with comparable credentials and experience in their respective states.

Louis Freedberg

March 25, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris says federal government must step in to close the 'teacher pay gap'

Harris’ proposal would have Washington play a role in an area of school funding where the federal government has historically played almost none.

Louis Freedberg

March 3, 2019

After seven-day strike, Oakland teachers approve new contract

The district and teachers' union reach a four-year agreement that would give teachers an 11 percent raise, plus a 3 percent bonus.

By Theresa Harrington

February 19, 2019

California’s school funding flaws make it difficult for districts to meet teacher demands

As Oakland teachers prepare for a strike, a state arbitrator points to a range of factors, such as basing state funding on attendance rather than enrollments, a disproportionate concentration of charter schools in urban districts and high special education and pension costs as potential stumbling blocks to reaching an agreement not only in Oakland but in other districts experiencing labor turmoil.

Louis Freedberg

February 15, 2019

Teacher activism in California takes on an increasingly 'red' hue

Teachers statewide joining the Red for Ed movement in support of higher pay, smaller class sizes and other changes.

Louis Freedberg And Theresa Harrington

January 24, 2019

Outcome of Los Angeles teachers' strike crucial for labor movement nationally

Show of strength by United Teachers Los Angeles despite efforts to weaken it by depriving it of union fees.

Louis Freedberg

January 16, 2019

Beyond higher pay and smaller classes, charter debate is undercurrent of teachers strike in Los Angeles

Union leaders at Los Angeles Unified are concerned that the growth of charter schools has come at the expense of dollars for district schools and the teachers working in them.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

January 14, 2019

Teachers mobilize in Los Angeles, but pathway out of strike is murky

California's largest school district joins the "Red for Ed" movement that until now has mobilized teachers in mostly Republican states.

Louis Freedberg

December 21, 2018

Teacher activism nationwide fueling protest movement in California

Teachers throughout the state are organizing as labor negotiations stall and school districts edge closer to strikes.

Diana Lambert

August 20, 2018

Fewer Californians than residents nationwide favor raising teacher pay

Strikes in low-paying states opened the public's eyes. In California, where teachers are among nation's highest paid – cost of living aside – Education Next's 2018 poll found more support for raising overall funding than teacher pay.

John Fensterwald

June 24, 2018

Teachers in Oakland among others pushing for pay raises from California districts in fiscal crisis

Inspired by successful strikes in other states, teachers from Southern California to the Bay Area are threatening fall strikes.

Theresa Harrington

March 22, 2018

First time superintendent, in just his second year, faces demands to quickly improve student learning

Matthew Duffy said his primary goals are raising student achievement and reducing teacher turnover.

Theresa Harrington

September 22, 2016

Yuba City strike magnified tension over funding formula

The issue: Can targeted dollars fund across-the-board teacher raises?

John Fensterwald

August 9, 2016

Teachers' pay trails that of other workers with college degrees

Study finds the gap reaches 17 percent and 11 percent in total compensation.

John Fensterwald

June 15, 2015

Torlakson reinterprets department's stance on teacher raises

Memo drops unequivocal restrictions on money intended for high-needs students.

John Fensterwald