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2 days ago

3 North Shore school districts closed Tuesday as teacher strikes to continue after Veteran's Day

Unions accuse school committees of bad faith bargaining, leading to ongoing strikes in Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead.
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9 months ago

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.

3 North Shore school districts closed Tuesday as teacher strikes to continue after Veteran's Day

Unions accuse school committees of bad faith bargaining, leading to ongoing strikes in Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead.

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.
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Strike looming, Las Lomitas School District voters to elect two board members

Mounting tensions in Las Lomitas School District over teacher pay potentially lead to a strike, affecting school board elections and community sentiments.

Ofsted downgrades outstanding' Greenwich school hit by run of teacher strikes

Teachers at St Ursula's Convent school have been on strike for 16 days in the past five months.
Ofsted reported that the school in Greenwich, previously outstanding, now requires improvement in all areas.

No snow day for Newton after teachers strike

Dozens of school districts in Massachusetts canceled classes due to a nor'easter, but Newton's schools remained open.
The recent teachers strike left Newton Public Schools with little room for snow days and other cancellations, resulting in the nixing of four days of February break.

Newton teachers reach tentative agreement after 11-day strike

The 11-day teachers strike in Newton, Massachusetts, has ended after the union and school district reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
The strike affected 2,000 instructors and 12,000 students, and was the sixth teachers strike in the state since 2022 and the longest, closing schools for 11 days.
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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.

'This has gone too far': Frustration is palpable as Newton teachers strike hits 10th day

The Newton Teachers Association and the school committee are at odds over a $15 million gap in proposals.
Newton schools have been closed for ten days due to the ongoing strike, causing frustration among city officials, educators, and parents.

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.

'This has gone too far': Frustration is palpable as Newton teachers strike hits 10th day

The Newton Teachers Association and the school committee are at odds over a $15 million gap in proposals.
Newton schools have been closed for ten days due to the ongoing strike, causing frustration among city officials, educators, and parents.
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France's teachers go on strike, piling pressure on embattled education minister

Teachers in France are striking for better pay and conditions, putting pressure on the education minister.
The strike was planned before the appointment of Amelie Oudea-Castera as education and sports minister, but her nomination has sparked controversy.
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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.

The Portland Teachers' Strike Is Over. The Conversation About Oregon's Education System Is Just Heating Up.

The recent Portland Public Schools (PPS) teachers' strike sparked broader conversations about labor and statewide education funding.
The new contract between PPS and the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) did not meet all of the union's demands, but many teachers are satisfied with the result.

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.

The Portland Teachers' Strike Is Over. The Conversation About Oregon's Education System Is Just Heating Up.

The recent Portland Public Schools (PPS) teachers' strike sparked broader conversations about labor and statewide education funding.
The new contract between PPS and the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) did not meet all of the union's demands, but many teachers are satisfied with the result.
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Newton's teachers are on strike. Here's what's next.

The Newton Teachers Association voted in favor of a strike after tense negotiations with city officials.
Massachusetts has seen a wave of teachers strikes in recent years despite their illegality.
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PPS and the Teachers' Union Ratified a Contract Agreement. Now What?

Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers have ratified a three-year labor contract after a month-long strike.
Educators and union leaders have lingering questions and concerns about the contract.
Students are advocating for alternative methods of making up lost school time.

Portland Teachers' Strike Ends After More Than Three Weeks

The teachers' strike in Portland, Oregon has ended with a tentative deal between the union and the school district.
The deal includes raises for employees and addresses issues such as pay, class sizes, and planning time for teachers.
The strike highlights the issue of public school funding in Oregon.

Disagreement About Class Size Decisions Fueling Teachers' Strike Stalemate

The final sticking point in the contract negotiations between Portland Public Schools and teachers is whether parents should be involved in decisions about class size.
The teachers' union is advocating for the creation of "class size committees" at schools that struggle with large class sizes, instead of strict class size caps.
The strike has been going on since November 1, and hopes were high for an agreement last weekend, but it fell through after the school board rejected a tentative contract agreement.

After the Teachers' Strike, How Will PPS Make Up For Lost Time?

The Portland Public Schools teachers' strike is already one of the longest in recent American history.
Students have missed 11 days of school due to the strike, but there is flexibility to make up the lost classroom time.

PPS and the Teachers' Union Ratified a Contract Agreement. Now What?

Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers have ratified a three-year labor contract after a month-long strike.
Educators and union leaders have lingering questions and concerns about the contract.
Students are advocating for alternative methods of making up lost school time.

Portland Teachers' Strike Ends After More Than Three Weeks

The teachers' strike in Portland, Oregon has ended with a tentative deal between the union and the school district.
The deal includes raises for employees and addresses issues such as pay, class sizes, and planning time for teachers.
The strike highlights the issue of public school funding in Oregon.

Disagreement About Class Size Decisions Fueling Teachers' Strike Stalemate

The final sticking point in the contract negotiations between Portland Public Schools and teachers is whether parents should be involved in decisions about class size.
The teachers' union is advocating for the creation of "class size committees" at schools that struggle with large class sizes, instead of strict class size caps.
The strike has been going on since November 1, and hopes were high for an agreement last weekend, but it fell through after the school board rejected a tentative contract agreement.

After the Teachers' Strike, How Will PPS Make Up For Lost Time?

The Portland Public Schools teachers' strike is already one of the longest in recent American history.
Students have missed 11 days of school due to the strike, but there is flexibility to make up the lost classroom time.
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Teachers strike ends in Andover as school committee, union reach agreement

Andover students will return to class on Wednesday after the school committee and teachers union reached a tentative agreement to end the strike.
The agreement includes provisions for a living wage for instructional assistants, paid parental leave, and additional time for recess and lunch for elementary students.
The agreement boosts contractual increases for teachers by 15.5 percent and for instructional assistants by 34 percent over four years.
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