"Portland Teachers' Strike Ends: Classes Resume with Delayed Start"

Portland Public Schools in Oregon have reached a tentative agreement with the teachers union, ending a strike that lasted over three weeks. Students will return to classes on Monday with a two-hour delay, pending the approval of the agreement by teachers and the school board. The deal addresses concerns over pay, class sizes, planning time, and mental health support for students. The missed school days will be made up by shortening winter and summer breaks. The contract will cost approximately $175 million over the next three years and includes salary increases for teachers and increased classroom and planning time.