LA Unified

"My kid failed algebra, but he got a B in gym.", Dad who thinks that’s a win.

"We’re striking because we can’t afford pencils.", Teacher who’s been unionizing since the 80s.

"I saw a kid with a sword in the hallway.", Student who’s been to school 3 times this year.

"I had to take a test in the cafeteria because the classroom was locked.", Student who’s never been to a real classroom.

"The principal said we’re failing, but I’m passing.", Student who thinks ‘passing’ means ‘not failing’.

"The teacher union said, ‘We’re not coming back until we get more money.’", Union that’s been striking since the 90s.

"I got a gun in my locker, and I didn’t even know it.", Student who thinks school is a war zone.

"We had a test, and I cried because I didn’t know the answer.", Student who thinks math is a personal attack.

"The test scores are so bad, we’re giving out participation trophies to kids who didn’t show up.", Principal who’s trying to save face.