A few bits of perspective on this: LA is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. There's been some decline, but a few years ago a small, poo

A few bits of perspective on this: LA is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. There's been some decline, but a few years ago a small, poorly-built house in an undesirable part of the metro area would typically run around $400K. LAUSD covers an enormous area. Teachers don't get much say in their assignments, so might be commuting 1.5 hours each way. At least some (possibly all) of LAUSD runs on a year-round calendar. Teachers don't get the same summer break as they would in many other districts. Most of their off-cycle time is spent doing professional development. Saying they only work 36 weeks a year is disingenuous.