"Portland Public School Classes Resume After Month-Long Teachers' Strike"
Portland public school classes have resumed after the first-ever teachers strike in the city, which lasted for over three weeks. The strike ended with a tentative agreement between Portland Public Schools and the teachers' union, pending union approval. The agreement includes key wins for mental health support, smaller class sizes, cost of living compensation increases, and a roughly 14% overall pay raise over three years. The contract also allocates $20 million for classroom renovations and includes a dedicated article for special education. Students and teachers will make up missed class time over winter break and throughout the new year.