"Portland Teachers Strike Ends, Trust Rebuilding Begins: A Look at the Achievements and Impact"
The Portland Public Schools teacher strike has ended with the ratification of a new contract that grants educators a 14.4% compounded cost of living adjustment over three years. The deal requires the district to spend down its savings and make over $100 million in cuts unless new funding sources are secured. Students, who felt the impact of the strike, are now hoping for a rebuilding of trust between all parties involved.