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Hundreds of Teachers Lost Homes in the L.A. Fires

Last updated: January 14, 2025 9:33 am
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Teachers in Southern California Struggle to Rebuild After Losing Homes in Wildfires

As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, hundreds of public school teachers are among those who have lost their homes in the last week. Despite their personal losses, many are determined to return to their classrooms to bring a sense of normalcy back to their students and themselves.

In the Pasadena Unified School District, approximately 300 employees, including teachers and staff members, lost their homes in the Eaton fire. Jonathan Gardner, president of United Teachers of Pasadena, the district’s union, shared that the district has about 1,500 teachers and staff members, according to federal statistics.

Similarly, in the Los Angeles Unified School District, nearly 150 teachers and staff members have lost their homes due to the Palisades fire, with hundreds more displaced. Cecily Myart-Cruz, president of United Teachers Los Angeles, anticipates that this number will continue to rise.

With many students also facing displacement, it is expected that the impact will extend beyond the current school year, potentially leading to declines in enrollment, according to Mr. Gardner.

While the Pasadena school district remains closed this week, most schools in the Los Angeles district have reopened. Two elementary schools destroyed by the Palisades fire will resume classes later this week at temporary locations set up in nearby schools.

Teachers like Rebecca Mitsuse, a middle school science and English teacher who lost her home in Altadena, are using this time to search for housing for their families. Despite the challenges, she remains determined to be back in the classroom next week, emphasizing the importance of moving forward.

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For many teachers, the loss goes beyond physical belongings. Keepsakes like books used in lessons, notebooks filled with plans, and notes from students hold sentimental value that cannot be replaced. LoriAnne Denne, a middle school English teacher who also lost her home in Altadena, considers herself fortunate to have family nearby to stay with.

However, the process of submitting insurance claims and seeking assistance can be overwhelming, as Ms. Denne expressed. Many teachers in the area already faced financial difficulties living near their schools, making the cost of temporary housing a significant concern.

Scott Mandel, a veteran teacher in the Los Angeles district, has been reaching out to colleagues who lost their homes to offer support and resources. He noted the scale of devastation from the wildfires, comparing it to the 1994 Northridge earthquake, but on a much larger scale.

Despite the challenges, teachers like Ms. Mitsuse are eager to return to work and provide stability for their students. Knowing that their colleagues and community are there to support them during this difficult time brings a sense of hope and resilience.

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