Striking teachers highlighted LA's education inequality and drew supporters to the streets, but lasting effects are unclear
LOS ANGELES_Los Angeles is often criticized for its lack of public engagement and low voter turnout, and as a place where neighborhoods have a sense of community but the city overall feels fragmented.
But the nation saw a different side of L.A. when last week's teachers' strike galvanized the city. Thousands of red-clad teachers marched and rallied on the streets, drawing vocal support not just from residents and parents but from politicians and celebrities eager to back their cause.
By keeping a tight message and engaging parents, the United Teachers Los Angeles union and its president, Alex Caputo-Pearl, were
