Negotiations Closer to End in Newton Teachers’ Strike After Lengthy Standoff
NEWTON, Mass. — After 10 days of missed school due to a teachers’ strike in Newton, Massachusetts, bargaining teams are reportedly nearing a resolution in the contract negotiations. The strike, which began on Jan. 19, has left students out of the classroom as both sides work to reach an agreement. The Newton School Committee stated that the teams are “extremely close to settling a contract,” despite previously being at odds on key issues. The school …