Newton Teachers Strike: Unresolved Negotiations, State Intervention, and Accusations of Misconduct

Overnight negotiations between the Newton School Committee and the Newton Teachers Association ended without a deal despite reaching identical financial proposals, with the School Committee attempting to change agreements on social workers and working conditions. The Newton School Committee voted to cancel February vacation to make up for the 10 missed school days, and the state administration is taking legal steps to potentially force an end to the strike, including seeking binding arbitration if an agreement isn't reached by 5 p.m. Friday.