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"Newton School Committee Urges Resolution as Teachers' Strike Tensions Escalate"

Tense negotiations to end a lengthy teachers' strike in Newton, Massachusetts, are stuck on the issue of money, with students having missed 10 days of school. The school committee and union have reached agreements on various issues, but the main sticking point is teacher compensation. The union has called for more money in the city budget for teachers, while the school committee has voted to eliminate vacation days to make up for lost school days. State officials have asked for court intervention and are pushing for a resolution to get students back in the classroom.

1 year ago•Source: WCVB Boston

"Newton Parents' Emergency Motion to End 8th Day of Teacher Strike"

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4.24 min•1 year ago

"Newton Parents' Emergency Motion to End 8th Day of Teacher Strike"

Newton parents file an emergency motion in court to end the ongoing teachers' strike, citing detrimental effects on their children's education and well-being, particularly for those with special needs. The strike has caused emotional distress and disrupted routines for students, while also impacting working parents. The Newton Teachers Association (NTA) emphasizes the need for fair working conditions and adequate support for students, while the school committee highlights the financial gap in negotiations. The strike has led to the longest school closure in recent memory, with fines accumulating for the NTA, and calls for government intervention to resolve the dispute.

via Boston 25 News