Newton School Committee chair in tears, says teachers strike "has gone too far"
Newton School Committee Chair Chris Brezski broke down in tears saying, "This has gone too far. We need our kids back in school."
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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.
The Newton teachers strike entered its thirteenth day Wednesday with negotiations now centering on pay raises for paraprofessionals.
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 is forcing students to deal with learning loss, disrupted routines, and major uncertainty.
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.
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.
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.
A man rescued from a house fire in Newton on Wednesday night has died from his injuries.
Students in Newton have missed six days of school during the teachers strike. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A Middlesex Superior Court judge says he will impose additional fines on striking Newton teachers if no agreement on a contract is reached over the weekend.
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No agreement was reached Thursday between striking Newton teachers and the school committee.
School will be closed for a sixth day in Newton amid a teacher strike.
The teachers union has been fined a total of $175,000 so far. If there's no resolution Thursday, that fine will climb to $375,000.
Weekend weather; Rescued from fire; Prison closing; 5th day of no school in Newton
Two people suffered serious injuries in a house fire in Newton Wednesday night.
School is cancelled for a fifth day in Newton, though the Newton Teachers Association and the school committee said progress is now being made.
Newton schools will be closed for a fifth day as the strike continues. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Two people have serious injuries after they were rescued from a house fire in Newton. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Newton teachers are now in day four of their strike, and as negotiations continue, parents are now having to scramble to juggle work and childcare.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program.
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