"Newton Teachers Strike: A Look at the Ongoing Battle for Education"

Attorneys for the Newton School Committee are seeking increased fines against the Newton Teachers Association as the teacher strike in Newton, Massachusetts continues, causing students to miss a 10th day of class. The school committee is considering options to make up for missed school days, including extending the school year until June 28 and utilizing spring break days. Negotiations between the school committee and the teachers' union have reached an impasse over pay raises, with the union calling for more funding from the city budget. The strike has led to court-imposed fines totaling $525,000, with additional fees of $50,000 per day for each day the strike continues.