Seattle Teachers' Union to Vote on Proposed Contract, Avoiding Strike

The Seattle Education Association (SEA) will vote on a tentative three-year contract with Seattle Public Schools on September 11, 2026, preventing a potential strike. The agreement includes a 9% teacher salary increase, annual step increases, and provisions to improve special education staff-to-student ratios. If ratified by the union, the contract will proceed to the school board for final approval, ensuring students return to classes on schedule.