“This is for the future of our children, for better-funded schools, for fully staffed schools, and I believe in it.” — Alexandra Delgadillo Parent Trinity Street Elementary

“I'm here supporting the strike because we — all of us teachers here — want to be treated fair.” — Lynette Bickham-Tilley Wilshire Crest Elementary

“What I hope for the strike is to get the smaller class sizes and the services that they need.” — Natalie Neal-Peters El Sereno Middle School