San Francisco Teachers Strike Disrupts Education for 50,000 Students
In San Francisco, a teachers' strike has resulted in the closure of 120 schools, affecting nearly 50,000 students. The strike, initiated by approximately 6,000 public school teachers, is centered around demands for higher wages, improved health benefits, and additional resources for students with special needs. The United Educators of San Francisco and the school district have been in negotiations for nearly a year, but have yet to reach an agreement. The teachers are advocating for a 9% salary increase over two years to help offset the high cost of living in San Francisco, while the district, facing a $100 million deficit, has proposed a 6% increase over three years. The strike has left parents scrambling to find childcare and educational activities for their children, with some relying on after-school programs and community support. 
