After strike, it’s back to school again

Maria Ruiz, left, with her daughter Stefani Ramirez, (CQ), 9, stand outside the door of Lorena Street Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA. There was a press conference with parents, students, and union members speaking following the end of the strike.

Sophomore Lizbeth Zesati, 15, said Wednesday that she still attended school last week at Hollywood High during the teachers’ strike.

Students leave Encino Charter Elementary School after their first day with teachers back on campus.

Gloria Martinez, United Teachers Los Angeles’ elementary vice president, speaks at a news conference Wednesday outside Lorena Street Elementary.

Parent Martha Gonzalez, left, stands with students and educators outside Lorena Street Elementary on Wednesday.

Luis Solis, a fourth-grader at Union Avenue Elementary, runs past a “thank you” sign to parents placed in front of the school.

Jaylene Gonzalez, 5, a kindergartner at Union Avenue Elementary, gives a high-five to teacher Taryn Oshiro after leaving school Wednesday.

Justin Orrallando, 10, greets his mother, Claudia Hernandez, while being picked up from Union Avenue Elementary on the first day back after the teachers’ strike was settled.

Parents, students and union members gather outside Lorena Street Elementary for a news conference Wednesday.

Students cross Highland Avenue to Hollywood High on Wednesday, the first day with teachers back on campus after the strike was settled.

Students return to school at Hollywood High on Wednesday after the L.A. teachers’ strike was settled.

Angelo Angulo, left, and Johnny Villicana, both seniors, return to school at Hollywood High on Wednesday after the L.A. teachers’ strike was settled.