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Teacher Strikes Disrupt Classes Across Washington Schools

9/10/2025

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La Center, Washington, cancels classes from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10 due to a teacher strike in its second week.
The La Center Education Association seeks improved pay, class sizes, and working conditions, while the district offers a 9.2% pay increase against the union's demand for 9.9%.
Evergreen Public Schools faces a strike, delaying the school year for 21,900 students.
School closures continue amid negotiations, with free meals available at select locations.
Vancouver Public Schools is in mediated talks, with a strike vote set for Sept. 11.

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La Center, Washington, cancels classes from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10 due to a teacher strike in its second week.
The La Center Education Association seeks improved pay, class sizes, and working conditions, while the district offers a 9.2% pay increase against the union's demand for 9.9%.
Evergreen Public Schools faces a strike, delaying the school year for 21,900 students.
School closures continue amid negotiations, with free meals available at select locations.
Vancouver Public Schools is in mediated talks, with a strike vote set for Sept. 11.