Los Angeles superintendent proposes cutting 6 days from calendar

FromThe Los Angeles Times: Los Angeles schools Supt. Ramon C. Cortines has proposed cutting six days from the school year to help reduce an estimated $640 million deficit and avoid the need for widespread layoffs. The move would save the district $90 million and could spare up to 5,000 jobs. REACTION: Leaders of both the teachers and administrators unions in Los Angeles say they are aware of the financial crisis and are willing to negotiate over furloughs. Union leadership has generally resisted furlough days and pay cuts