Glenn Sacks

Teacher

Glenn Sacks teaches social studies and represents United Teachers Los Angeles at James Monroe High School in the Los Angeles Unified School District. He served as a strike captain in both the 2019 and 2023 teacher strikes. His columns on education have been published in dozens of America's largest publications. Follow him on Twitter @GlennSacks.

Classroom teacher's view: Cellphone ban likely more trouble than it's worth

OPINION July 20

Classroom teacher's view: Cellphone ban likely more trouble than it's worth

The reasons for the cellphone ban are obvious: they are absolutely a distraction in the classroom, and social media cause conflict between students.

I was on the Los Angeles picket line. Here’s why our strike will benefit students and workers

OPINION March 24, 2023

I was on the Los Angeles picket line. Here’s why our strike will benefit students and workers

I was on the Los Angeles picket line. Here’s why our strike will benefit students and workers. Poll shows overwhelming support for educators' strike.

Teacher Glenn Sacks: Trump demand that schools reopen endangers millions of students and their families

California August 1, 2020

Teacher Glenn Sacks: Trump demand that schools reopen endangers millions of students and their families

President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos are endangering the health and lives of millions of children and their families by demanding schools around the country reopen for in-person classes.as the coronavirus pandemic continues.