"Proposed Changes to Planning Time and Raises in Portland Teacher Strike"

After weeks of a stalemate, Portland Public Schools and its teachers union exchanged updated proposals on major points of contention, including cost-of-living increases and planning time. The two sides are still far apart on class sizes, but the district offered a modest reduction for Title I schools. Both sides propose a shorter school year but longer instructional days. Bargaining is expected to continue through the weekend.