‘We feel helpless’: With contract negotiations looming, San Jose teachers prioritize safety

A TEACHERS UNION is joining parents in demanding San Jose’s largest school district makes schools safer.

Following increased incidents of weapons on campus and social media threats post-pandemic, the San Jose Teachers Association is calling on the San Jose Unified School District to provide safe and stable schools. This year, the union is including “teaching conditions and safety” in its contract negotiations. Among its requests is appropriate staffing levels for students with behavioral needs.