Los Angeles School Board eliminates thousands of teachers’ jobs

by E Wayne Ross on May 12, 2009

World Socialist Website: Los Angeles School Board eliminates thousands of teachers’ jobs

The decision by the Los Angeles School Board to eliminate thousands of positions is the latest in a series of attacks on California teachers. The vote by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) came at a special April 14 meeting called to address a budget deficit of $596 million for 2009-2010.