Schools are expected to be closed, but there are resources available — including meals
With labor talks at a standstill and no new negotiations scheduled, Los Angeles Unified School District campuses were expected to be closed Tuesday through Thursday, leaving more than 400,000 students without classes as service workers strike to demand improve wages and working conditions.
Parents of LAUSD students won’t be without help, however. Here are resources available during the strike:During the strike, the district and city will work together to offer student supervision at selected sites. The experience isn’t expected to be just like a day at school, but will offer a site for parents to take children who cannot say at home, with family members or at day care.with details on the sites, including capacity.
Youth will be able to complete school assignments and use the computer lab, if space is available, officials said.Obregon Park Jesse Owens Park Victoria Park Also, The Deane Dana Friendship and the Stoneview nature centers will have extended hours from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on March 21-23. These sites will also serve free breakfast and lunches, while supplies last.
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