Seattle Public Schools Faces Potential Teacher Strike as Contract Talks Stall Ahead of School Year

Contract negotiations between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association have reached a standstill, raising the possibility of a teacher strike and uncertainty for the start of the school year. The union's contract expires on August 31st, with 91% of its members having voted to authorize a strike if a deal is not reached by the September 1st deadline. Key issues include teacher and paraprofessional pay raises, special education support, and class sizes.