Striking teachers say their main concern is educational and emotional help for students, especially those with special needs or learning difficulties.
Meeka 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.— parents have a newfound appreciation for what teachers go through," said DiLorenzo, who is a cellist in the Seattle Symphony.
Problems the schools were dealing with before the COVID pandemic became exacerbated when students returned after pandemic-related closures last year, she said. Her son noticed the difference on the first day of school in the fall of 2021.This year, he's not really looking forward to going back to school, but DiLorenzo is worried about the implications of delaying the opening of schools.
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.
Districts around the country have faced labor challenges as the pandemic put extraordinary stress on teachers and students.
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