Little Lake teachers in southeast L.A. County reach tentative deal after crippling strike

Source: LA Times

By Howard Blume and Cierra Morgan
April 29, 2026 Updated 9:35 PM PT

The Little Lake school district in southeast Los Angeles County and its teachers union reached a tentative agreement Monday night, ending one of the longest teacher strikes in state history after its 200-member union walked out over significant issues straining districts throughout California.

The agreement brings the strike to a close and teachers will return to the classroom Thursday, a district spokesperson said.

“This agreement reflects meaningful progress and a renewed focus on what matters most: restoring stability for students, supporting our teachers, and getting educators back into classrooms as quickly as possible while maintaining the fiscal responsibility needed to protect the long-term stability of the District,” the district said in a statement Wednesday night.

The Little Lake Education Assn. thanked parents for their support.

Read more: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-29/little-lake-school-district-teachers-strike-update-2026-health-care-class-size