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Jan 30 2024
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Newton schools to remain closed Wednesday as teacher strike persists
Newton Public Schools students will remain home for a ninth school day on Wednesday amid the longest teacher strike in Massachusetts since the 1990s — and fines crossing the half-million mark. The Newton School Committee and the Newton Teachers Association came closer to an agreement by Tuesday, with the district increasing its offered salary increases and the union dropping its ask for an
The Boston GlobeFeb 16 2024
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St. Paul teachers voted to authorize a strike. Here’s what that means
St. Paul Public Schools teachers and support staff voted on Thursday to authorize a strike. The St. Paul Federation of Educators said in a news release that nearly two-thirds of its members voted Thursday and that 92 percent voted to authorize a strike. As mediated negotiations continue, here are the basics of where things stand. When will teachers walk off the job? A strike can still be
MPR NewsJan 28 2024
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Newton Teachers Strike Cancels School For 7th Day
NEWTON, MA — Newton Public Schools are closed for a seventh straight school day on Monday after an exchange of contract proposals between the School Committee and Newton Teachers Association did little to alleviate the acrimony or sufficiently close the gap between the sides on several key issues amid the ongoing strike. "The city of Newton simply cannot afford what the union is asking for
Patch.comMay 05 2024
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Boston Teachers Union president elected to take over statewide AFT-MA teachers union
Boston Teachers Union President Jessica Tang was unanimously elected to take over as president of Massachusetts’s American Federation of Teachers chapter over the weekend, the statewide union announced in a release, making her the first person of color to hold the role. “It’s an honor to represent the 25,000 educators, librarians, health and public service workers from across the commonwealth
Boston HeraldApr 30 2024
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Bipartisan bill proposes student teacher stipends to combat teacher shortage in Minnesota
Caitlin Efta's path to becoming a teacher began with helping her younger siblings with homework, navigating their daily hurdles and cheering them on from the front row at all of their sporting events. This passion led her to pursue a career in teaching when she left for college. But the journey hasn't been easy. The financial burden of unpaid teaching experiences, often far from home, has
Star TribuneJan 11 2022
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Chicago Teachers Union leaders strike deal to resume in-person classes
Chicago Public Schools could resume in-person classes this week after Chicago Teachers Union leaders agreed to a new set of COVID-19 protocols. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday that teachers would return to campuses on Tuesday with in-person instruction restarting Wednesday.
The agreement still needs to be approved by the full union, but the Chicago Teachers Union House of
CBS News (Online)Jan 25 2024
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Emotional teachers speak out as Newton strike enters Day 6
STRIKE ONE WEEK AGO. WE’RE DONE WAITING FOR THE MAYOR RIGHT NOW. THIS GROUP OF ABOUT 20 STRIKING TEACHERS HAD ALREADY ASKED ONCE TO MEET WITH THE MAYOR, AND WERE TURNED AWAY. THEN THEY CAME BACK. SO I’M GOING TO TAKE THE. THE TEACHERS TOOK DOWN THE BLUE ROPE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES AT NEWTON CITY HALL, THEN MARCHED DOWN A NARROW HALLWAY TO DEMAND MAYOR RUTHANNE FULLER
WCVBJan 24 2024
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Newton teachers' strike leads to fifth day of canceled classes
YEAH. AND FINALLY SOME PROGRESS. YOU KNOW, THE TWO SIDES HAVE BEEN MEETING HERE AT THE EDUCATION CENTER SINCE LAST FRIDAY WITH THE MEDIATOR. BUT IT WAS ONLY TONIGHT AND TODAY THAT THE HEADS OF THE TEACHERS UNION AND THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE ACTUALLY CAME FACE TO FACE AND REALLY TALKED. I’M HEARTENED BY THE FACT THAT WE’RE MAKING PROGRESS. FINALLY, TALK OF SOME PROGRESS TONIGHT IN NEWTON, WHERE
WCVBJan 23 2024
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Newton teachers' strike continues, school canceled for fourth day
Newton Public Schools students will once again be out of the classroom on Wednesday as teachers remain on strike in the Massachusetts city.This marks the fourth day of canceled classes in Newton, which has nearly 12,000 public school students, since the teachers began picketing Friday.Contract negotiations between the Newton Teachers Association and the Newton School Committee are being
WCVBFeb 26 2024
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St. Paul teachers' union files intent to strike as deadline for deal nears
A St. Paul teachers union has filed its intent to strike if a deal on pay and conditions isn't reached by March 11. The strike would begin on that date, resulting in no school for Pre-K-12, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). Additionally, all youth and adult community education classes would be canceled. St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) and St.
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