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Teachers Union Expresses ‘No Confidence’ In Deasy
The union representing teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District overwhelmingly voted to express a lack of confidence in the leadership of Superintendent John Deasy.
LAUSD, Teacher’s Union Tentatively Agree To Factor Student Test Scores Into Teacher Evaluations
The L.A. Unified School District and its teachers union announced a tentative agreement Friday to begin using student test scores to evaluate instructors.
$40M ‘Race To The Top’ Over For LAUSD
The Los Angeles Unified School District was unable to continue its pursuit of $40 million in federal funding Tuesday after a failure to reach an agreement with the teachers’ union.
Deasy: Teachers Delaying LAUSD Bid For $40M In Federal Grants
Officials with the Los Angeles Unified School District raced on Monday to meet a fast-approaching deadline to apply for up to $40 million in federal grants.
Arbitrator Rules LAUSD Can Order 5 Furlough Days
An arbitrator has ruled in favor of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s request that teachers take five furlough days this academic year to save $75 million in payroll costs.
LA Unified Teachers Ratify New Labor Agreement Giving Them More Decision-Making Power
Los Angeles Unified teachers have approved a new labor agreement with the school district that will give teachers wide-ranging decision-making power in running their schools.
Few Laid-Off Teachers Hired Again Despite $57M In LAUSD Funds
Administrators are reportedly holding $57 million that could be used to prevent the layoffs of 1,900 teachers, nurses counselors, librarians and others.
Unions Decry Lack Of Search For LAUSD Chief
hen the Los Angeles school board appointed a deputy superintendent last summer, it was widely expected he would be first in line to replace retiring Superintendent Ramon Cortines.
UTLA Chief Slams LAUSD Delay For Cortines Replacement
Critics say other candidates should have been should have considered other than Deputy Superintendent John Deasy.
LA Teachers Union Opposes Layoff Agreement
The Los Angeles Unified School District’s teacher union says a proposed agreement that would change how teachers are laid off in the nation’s second-largest school district is the wrong solution for schools.
