Seattle Public Schools say that they had reached a tentative agreement with the union for teachers who went on strike last week.
Teachers and staff from Jane Addams Middle School in north Seattle picket on Sept. 7, 2022, which was supposed to have been the first day of classes. The Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association announced late Monday that they had reached a tentative contract agreement and expected to announce Tuesday when classes would begin.
Striking teachers said their main concern was educational and emotional help for students, especially those with special needs or learning difficulties. DiLorenzo’s 15-year-old son is a sophomore at Ingraham High School in Seattle. She was disappointed at the proposals put forward by district. “I would like to see the district listen to educators about what they need in the classroom — I would like to see mental health supports in place, in the form of counselors, social workers, nurses,” she said.
Teachers in the city have seen healthy raises since their last strike in 2015, with many making more than $100,000, thanks largely to a new state education funding model. The union has said it is primarily focused on winning raises for its lower-paid members, including instructional assistants and front office staff. Paraeducators in Seattle Public Schools start at $19 an hour — nowhere near enough to afford to live in the city, many say.
One issue for Seattle Public Schools is declining enrollment. Projections show Washington state’s largest school district losing several thousands students over the next few years, which officials say translates into significant budget deficits.
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