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Boston.com
3 months ago
Education

Healey intervenes in Newton teachers strike; talks last through the night to no avail

Classes were canceled in Newton due to the ongoing teachers strike.
Gov. Maura Healey has intervened in the strike, filing a pleading to hold status conferences for constant updates on negotiations. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Education

Strike causes Newton schools to cancel February break; additional days must be made up

Newton is nixing four days of February break due to the ongoing teachers' strike.
The School Committee is considering various options to make up the missed school days, including cutting down February break, scheduling school on Good Friday, and adding school days in June. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Education

Newton schools won't return to class on Monday as teachers strike, contract negotiations continue

Negotiations to end the Newton teachers' strike continue without the presence of Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.
The Newton Teachers Association is fighting for a fair contract, including better wages for aides and therapists, social workers in every elementary school, and fair cost-of-living adjustments for teachers. [ more ]
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Open Culture
1 month ago
Web design

Goethe's Theory of Colors: The 1810 Treatise That Inspired Kandinsky & Early Abstract Painting

Goethe disputed Newton's view of colors and formulated a psychological account of color experience.
Goethe's book on color challenged conventional beliefs and laid groundwork for a future theory of color. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Education

With Newton schools still closed due to teachers strike, families go to court to reopen schools

A family is attempting to legally force Newton teachers back into classrooms.
The strike is one of the longest teacher strikes in the state since school was first canceled on Jan. 19. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Education

Newton schools closed Monday as teacher strike heads into 7th school day

The Newton teacher strike is continuing into another school week.
The Newton Teachers Association offered a memorandum of understanding to reopen schools, but the School Committee opted not to sign it. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Education

Newton teachers readying for potential strike

Educators in Newton are preparing to go on strike following unsuccessful negotiations with city officials.
The Newton Teachers Association is expected to announce their next steps for negotiations at a press conference outside City Hall. [ more ]
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