Los Angeles teacher’s union reaches tentative agreement with school district, including 21% raise

The Los Angeles Unified School District and the teacher’s union reached a tentative contract agreement Tuesday that includes a substantial pay hike and smaller classrooms. The school district has agreed to raise teachers’ salaries by 21% over the next three years, reduce class sizes by two students, and hire more social workers, counselors, and psychologists. Both parties have expressed satisfaction over the agreement as the new contract is sent to union members for ratification.