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education1 year ago

Newton Teacher Strike Resolved: Schools to Reopen Monday

The two-week-long illegal strike by Newton teachers in Massachusetts has come to an end, with a deal reached that includes increased compensation for employees and more support for students. The strike highlighted the lengths unions are willing to go to for improved working conditions, but also caused division within the community. The strike's financial toll and impact on students are yet to be tallied, but the deal is expected to be approved by the School Committee and union members, signaling the return of students to their classrooms.

via The Boston Globe|
#education#massachusetts#newton
education1 year ago

"Newton Teachers Strike: A Look at the Ongoing Battle for Education"

Attorneys for the Newton School Committee are seeking increased fines against the Newton Teachers Association as the teacher strike in Newton, Massachusetts continues, causing students to miss a 10th day of class. The school committee is considering options to make up for missed school days, including extending the school year until June 28 and utilizing spring break days. Negotiations between the school committee and the teachers' union have reached an impasse over pay raises, with the union calling for more funding from the city budget. The strike has led to court-imposed fines totaling $525,000, with additional fees of $50,000 per day for each day the strike continues.

via WCVB Boston|
#education#massachusetts#negotiations
education1 year ago

Newton parent seeks court order to end teachers strike and reopen schools

Newton schools in Massachusetts will remain closed for the eighth day due to an ongoing teachers' strike, prompting a parent to file a court motion to compel the Newton Teachers Association to end the strike, citing the impact on students' right to education. Negotiations have resulted in small breakthroughs, but the city and the union remain at a major impasse over issues including pay increases and support staff. The strike has caused frustration among parents and students, with concerns about the impact on education and routine, while the union faces mounting fines.

via CBS Boston|
#education#negotiations#newton
education1 year ago

"Newton Mother Sues to Halt Teacher Strike Amid Ongoing Division"

A Newton mother has filed a lawsuit to end a week-long teachers union strike that has kept schools closed, citing interference with her children's right to a public education. The strike has affected her children's access to Individualized Education Program support, hockey, and ski club activities. The union submitted a contract proposal, which was ultimately rejected by the school committee, leading to ongoing negotiations.

via MassLive.com|
#education#education-rights#lawsuit
education1 year ago

Newton Schools Closed Monday as Teacher Strike Persists

Newton schools will remain closed on Monday as teachers and the school committee failed to reach an agreement on a new contract, resulting in the seventh day of student absence due to the teacher strike. The main issues include better pay for paraprofessionals, parental leave, and more social workers on staff. Both sides negotiated but failed to reach a compromise, with the school committee claiming the teachers proposed a "take it or leave it" offer, while the Newton Teachers Association argued that their proposals were reasonable and necessary. The NTA has been racking up fines for the illegal strike, and tensions remain high as the strike continues.

via CBS Boston|
#contract-negotiation#education#newton
education1 year ago

"Newton Teachers' Union Continues Strike Amid Failed Negotiations"

Classes in Newton Public Schools have been canceled for a seventh day as the teacher strike continues, with negotiations between the Newton Teachers Association and the school committee failing to reach an agreement. The union presented a revised proposal, which was rejected by the school committee, leading to ongoing picketing by teachers. The school committee presented a counterproposal, but both sides have accused each other of not bargaining in good faith. The strike, which began on January 19, has resulted in fines for the teachers union and continues to impact the city's residents and nearly 12,000 students.

via WCVB Boston|
#education#massachusetts#negotiations
education2 years ago

"Newton Teachers Persist on Picket Line Despite Hefty Fines and School Closures"

Newton teachers continue their strike despite incurring hefty daily fines, with the Newton Teachers Association stating they will only return to work once a contract is settled. The strike, which has left nearly 12,000 students out of classes, is the largest district to grapple with a teacher strike in Newton. The state labor board and the Newton School Committee sought the fines, reflecting growing frustration with the fines previously imposed on other teacher unions that have done little to deter them from striking. The Massachusetts Teachers Association is pushing legislation to allow educators and other public employee unions, except those involving public safety, to legally strike.

via The Boston Globe|
#education#fines#labor-relations
education-labor-relations2 years ago

"Judge Halts Newton Teachers' Strike with Cease and Desist Order"

A Superior Court judge has issued a cease and desist order to the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) to stop their strike, which is illegal in Massachusetts, and they could face fines if they defy the order. The teachers are demanding better pay, a living wage for teaching assistants, and more support staff and social workers to help students with mental health issues. The city claims it can't meet the union's salary demands without risking layoffs, while students stand in solidarity with their teachers.

via CBS Boston|
#education-labor-relations#massachusetts#newton
education2 years ago

"High Absenteeism Plagues Portland Public Schools During Make-Up Days"

Approximately 20% of students in Portland Public Schools, or about 9,000 students, were absent on the first day of a make-up week that was originally scheduled as winter break but repurposed to make up for lost school days due to a teacher strike. The district expects both student and educator absences to increase throughout the week, potentially straining the school system. While some schools faced challenges finding enough substitute teachers, no buildings were closed and significant disruptions were avoided. The make-up week is particularly important for high school students who need to accumulate credits and prepare for pre-college tests.

via OregonLive|
#education#make-up-week#portland-public-schools
education2 years ago

Oregon Governor Kotek Takes Action to Improve School Funding and Address Education Reform

Gov. Tina Kotek has called for changes to Oregon school funding and spending following a bitter teacher strike in Portland Public Schools. She plans to address issues such as low educator salaries, facility maintenance backlogs, and classroom disruptions related to students' behavioral health needs. Kotek aims to improve education funding, priorities, and transparency statewide.

via OregonLive|
#education#gov-tina-kotek#oregon
education2 years ago

"Portland Teachers Strike: Marathon Negotiations Continue Amid Rising Community Tensions"

Negotiations between Portland Public Schools and the teachers union continue as they try to reach a settlement to end the ongoing teachers strike. The district proposed a reentry plan that would bring students back to school on November 27, but the union has yet to agree. A major hurdle in the negotiations is the disagreement over the role of parents in resolving class size issues. Both sides are working through a mediator, and when an agreement is reached, it will need to be ratified by the school board and union members.

via OregonLive|
#class-size-committees#education#negotiations
education2 years ago

"Portland Teacher Strike: Union's Cost Estimates and Insurance at Risk as Momentum Stalls"

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.

via OregonLive|
#class-sizes#education#portland
education2 years ago

"Portland Teacher Strike: $200 Million Gap Persists, Stalling Negotiations"

After eight days of strike and nearly a year of negotiations, Portland Public Schools and the teachers union are still more than $200 million apart in their estimated costs for a three-year contract. The district's calculations suggest that fulfilling all of the union's requests would cost over $358 million, while the district's own proposal is estimated at $147 million. The significant gap in funding highlights the district's inability to cover all of the teachers' demands. The strike continues, with schools closed and students potentially not returning until after Thanksgiving break.

via OregonLive|
#class-size-caps#contract-negotiations#education
education2 years ago

"Teacher Strike Keeps Northern Massachusetts District's Schools Closed for Fourth Day"

Andover Public Schools in Massachusetts remain closed as hundreds of teachers enter the fourth day of a strike after failing to reach a contract agreement with the Andover School Committee. The committee rejected a union proposal for an 18% raise over four years, citing the need for a townwide election to increase tax revenue. The union expressed disappointment in the committee's lack of effort to reopen schools and address fair wages for teachers.

via Fox News|
#andover-public-schools#contract-negotiations#education