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Seattle Schools on the Brink | Seattle News
Seattle Public Schools and the teachers’ union are locked in a tense contract standoff as the new school year looms, with the union threatening to strike again—just like in 2022, which delayed classes by a week. This time, teachers are pushing for smaller classes, better mental health and special education support, and more planning time—while asking for modest pay raises amid an $87 million budget shortfall. Parents are divided: some want school to start on time, others support the teachers. The district insists it’s bargaining in good faith, racing against the clock to find a solution that…
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