Newton School Committee

1 big issue remains in teachers’ strike

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1 big issue remains in teachers’ strike

Bargaining teams are “extremely close to settling a contract” in the lengthy teachers’ strike in Newton, one of the largest cities in Massachusetts, the school committee said Friday after both sides appeared to be at odds on key issues. Students in Newton have missed 10 consecutive days of school because of the strike, which began … Read more

School through June, classes during spring break considered as Newton students miss 10th day

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School through June, classes during spring break considered as Newton students miss 10th day

Attorneys for the Newton School Committee are asking a judge to increase fines against the Newton Teachers Association as its members continue to strike and the city considers ways to make up the two weeks of school days missed.Students in Newton, one of the largest cities in Massachusetts, missed a 10th day of class Thursday … Read more