"Teachers and Portland Public Schools at Impasse as Strike Looms"

Teachers at Portland Public Schools are preparing to strike on Wednesday if a deal on a new three-year employee contract is not reached. The main points of contention between the Portland Association of Teachers and the school district include class sizes, teacher planning time, and wages. The district claims that the union has not responded to their latest offer and has requested discussions on community schools outside of the bargaining team. The union believes that the necessary funds can be allocated by making cuts to the administrative office, while the district argues that it is not financially feasible. Governor Tina Kotek has urged both parties to reach a resolution and is providing suggestions to avoid a strike. If a strike occurs, it would be the first-ever teacher strike in Oregon's largest public school district.