Teachers are essential to modern society. Santa Barbara teachers most certainly deserve to be paid fairly for their work.
Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) is currently involved in negotiations with the Santa Barbara Teacher’s Association (SBTA). The conflict reached a point where teachers were participating in a work slowdown, not participating in activities that were not required by their contract. School kids got involved in the debate, with thousands walking out to back their teachers.
This raises several issues. What is a fair wage for teaching in Santa Barbara? Is it right to potentially harm the education of kids to increase adult pay? And is it proper to involve kids in that debate?