Teachers Unions

October 31, 2023

Strike averted for students: Fresno Unified, teachers reach ‘historic’ contract

Rather than picketing outside of schools on Nov. 1, Fresno Unified educators will be in the classroom with their students.

Lasherica Thornton

Teachers Unions

October 14, 2023

Fresno teachers union rejects district's offer of pay increases, expanded medical benefits

Fresno Unified's revised proposal comes days ahead of a strike vote this Wednesday.

Lasherica Thornton

Teachers Unions

October 9, 2023

Lessons from the 1978 teachers strike in Fresno: Bonds, trust will suffer

Despite Fresno Unified's last strike happening 45 years ago, people vividly recall the hostility among teachers about who crossed the picket line.

Lasherica Thornton

Teachers Unions

September 29, 2023

Fresno Unified teachers very likely to strike. Here are the issues

Both Fresno Unified and its teachers union say they want to collaborate with one another, but many issues are driving a wedge between the two.

Lasherica Thornton

High-needs students

June 13, 2023

Community schools model should lift a heavy burden off teachers. Will it last?

"Now we can focus on the learning," one teacher said about the impact of special state funding that will transform five disadvantaged Fresno schools.

Lasherica Thornton

Commentary

May 30, 2023

Labor and management must work together to improve teacher wellness in California

With well-designed wellness programs, educators will have the support they need to manage the emotional stress that comes with the job — and build stronger connections with students.

Tom Torlakson and Jacquelyn Ollison

East Bay Schools

February 13, 2023

Contract agreement between West Contra Costa Unified and teachers union avoids potential strike and immediate layoffs

United Teachers of Richmond will vote this week to ratify the contract

Ali Tadayon

East Bay Schools

February 9, 2023

Budget plan, possible cuts, required for West Contra Costa Unified to settle contract talks with teachers union

The Contra Costa County Office of Education downgraded West Contra Costa Unified's budget certification, requiring the district to develop a plan to cut costs

Ali Tadayon

Teachers Unions

January 27, 2023

California teachers call on their districts for contractual commitment to community schools

Local teachers unions in the middle of bargaining with their districts want to see community schools included in their contracts.

Ali Tadayon

Distance Learning

October 22, 2020

Length of live teaching varies in California even in the same grade level and same district

Some parents and researchers want longer class periods for their kids in distance learning, while others worry about excessive screen time and ineffective use of learning time.