Andover considers cutting 36 school employees following teacher strike
The Andover School Committee says there is a $2.7 million budget deficit, and one of the proposed fixes is to cut 36 full time school positions.
The Andover School Committee says there is a $2.7 million budget deficit, and one of the proposed fixes is to cut 36 full time school positions.
Newton schools are now open for the first time in more than two weeks after one of the longest teachers strikes in years.
The Newton Teachers Association voted to ratify its new contract Sunday night before classes resume in the district on Monday after the teachers went on strike.
Parents are thrilled and students are ready to return to the classroom after a tentative deal was reached to end the 15 day teacher's strike in Newton.
A deal has been reached to end the 15-day teachers strike in Newton.
Both sides at the negotiating table in Newton say they're very close to a deal.
Despite an agreement being in reach between the Newton School Committee and NTA, the teachers strike continued Friday. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
The Newton School Committee says they're close to a deal to end the teachers' strike as negotiations resume Friday afternoon.
For the past two weeks, the Newton South basketball team has planned their own daily practices.
Four days of February vacation have been canceled due to the teachers strike. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
The Newton School Committee voted to cancel four days of February vacation to make up some of the days missed during the teachers strike.
A teacher was injured by another teacher driving a car during a demonstration Thursday morning in Newton.
Nearly 100 Newton parents and young students wrote letters to a judge in hopes of convincing him to take action to help end the lengthy teachers strike.
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Newton School Committee Chair Chris Brezski broke down in tears saying, "This has gone too far. We need our kids back in school."
Schools will be closed for a tenth day as the teachers strike drags on. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Students in Newton have missed nine days of school due to the ongoing teachers strike. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
The Newton teachers strike entered its thirteenth day Wednesday with negotiations now centering on pay raises for paraprofessionals.
The Newton teachers strike is forcing students to deal with learning loss, disrupted routines, and major uncertainty.
Teachers are asking for better pay and more aides and school counselors. The city says it simply can't afford it.
The Newton teachers strike will enter its eighth day on Tuesday, and many parents say that's enough.
A Newton parent is asking a judge to compel the teachers union to end their strike because it's taking a toll on her children.
Newton teachers said they'll be on the picket line Monday as their union and the school committee failed to reach an agreement on a new contract.
The Newton Teachers Association gave an update about where they are in the negotiation process and if there is an end in sight on Saturday night.
The Newton Teachers Association gave an update about where they are in the negotiation process and if there is an end in sight on Saturday night.
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Take a deep breath, Boston. The Bruins have survived the Maple Leafs.
Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
A last-second goal by the Bruins in Game 6 might have changed the entire series.
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