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After an 11-day strike, Portland teachers have returned to school, but some are still questioning whether the strike was worth it. The chair of the Portland Association of Teachers' bargaining team has resigned, citing concerns about the process. Teachers are conflicted as they analyze the ratified contract for gains and disappointments.
After more than three weeks of a teachers' strike, Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers have reached a tentative deal, allowing over 40,000 students to return to school on Monday. The agreement includes wins for student mental health support, class size, protected planning time, building health and safety protections, and a nearly 13.8% cost-of-living adjustment over three years. The contract will cost about $175 million over the next three years, leading to significant budget cuts in the upcoming school year.
Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers have reached a tentative agreement, ending the month-long strike and allowing 43,000 students to return to school on Monday. The final sticking point of additional raises for teachers was resolved in favor of the union. The agreement includes more mental health supports for students and increased planning time for educators. The strike canceled 11 days of school, and the missed days will be made up by extending the school year and converting scheduled teacher work days and holidays into teaching days. The proposed contract still needs to be ratified by the school board and the union.
Bargaining teams from Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to end the ongoing teachers strike, although the school board disputes this claim. The main point of contention is the issue of class size committees, with the board expressing concerns about parental involvement and access to student information. Despite the disagreement, both sides believe they are very close to reaching a deal and hope to have students back in the classroom by November 27th.
Talks between the Portland Association of Teachers and Portland Public Schools to end the 11-day teacher strike hit a setback when the school district claimed the union failed to account for nearly $100 million in costs. This raises the possibility of students being out of school until November 27, with classes only scheduled for Friday and none next week.
The teachers' strike in Portland continues as negotiations between Portland Public Schools and the Portland Association of Teachers have not resulted in an agreement. With teachers planning to remain on strike, classes will be canceled for a third day on Monday. The main points of contention include wages and planning time for staff and teachers.