LAUSD teachers

Thousands of teachers from throughout the L.A. Unified School District rally in downtown’s Grand Park on Feb. 26 to press for contract demands.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lance Antolin, an adult school teacher in South Los Angeles, joins other teachers to protest contract demands in Grand Park.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Members of the United Teachers of Los Angeles union perform a skit mocking former LAUSD Supt. John Deasy’s program to equip every student with an iPad.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Protestors hold signs while rallying for teacher contracts in Grand Park.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

L.A.-based band Ozomatli performs for thousands of teachers rallying for contract demands in downtown’s Grand Park.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Teachers filled Grand Park in downtown L.A. to rally for contract demands on Feb. 26.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Thousands of teachers wearing red UTLA shirts rally in Grand Park outside City Hall for contract demands.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)