Fight for more parental leave for teachers intensifies

The video discusses the challenges and policy disagreements surrounding paid parental leave for teachers. It highlights the lack of comprehensive paid leave policies, with only 18% of the largest school districts offering some form of parental leave. The impact of unpaid leave on teacher retention and recruitment is significant. California is a focal point in the debate, with recent legislative actions potentially influencing other states. The movement for paid parental leave is gaining traction nationwide, with states like Tennessee and South Carolina making progress.

What was the reason for Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of the parental leave legislation in California?

Which states have passed some form of parental leave for teachers in recent years?