San Diego Teachers on the Brink of Strike: Special Education Crisis at the Heart of the Dispute. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the education community, over 90% of teachers in the San Diego Unified School District have voted to authorize a strike, signaling a deepening crisis in the district's special education programs. At the heart of the dispute are unsustainable special education caseloads, which have left teachers overwhelmed and struggling to provide adequate support to students with disabilities. As the district grapples with a growing shortage of special education teachers, educators are demanding meaningful reforms to address the issue and ensure that students receive the services they need to succeed.
When more than 90% of San Diego Unified School District teachers voted to authorize a strike, it wasn’t just about pay increases or health care benefits — it was about special education caseloads that ...
