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Salem-Keizer teachers move one step closer to potential strike, declare an impasse in bargaining negotiations
Class size and workload remain key sticking points in contract negotiations between the teachers and administration in Oregon’s second-largest school district.
Neurodivergent educators build connections but face unique challenges in Northwest schools
Educators who are neurodivergent share their experiences teaching in Oregon and Washington schools.
Portland Public Schools students can miss days added during winter break without penalty
The five days added during Portland Public Schools’ winter break because of the teachers strike have effectively become optional under guidance released late Wednesday.
‘OPB Politics Now’: The political fight over K-12 education funding is just getting started
The latest episode of "OPB Politics Now" explores the history and present reality of Oregon school funding, a longtime issue that has been brought back into the spotlight following the Portland Public Schools teachers monthlong strike.
Portland teachers ratify contract with nearly 95% approval, school board passes unanimously
The ratified contract comes after the first-ever teachers' strike in Portland Public Schools, lasting over three weeks and canceling 11 days of school.
Portland schools abuzz as classes resume after historic strike
More than 40,000 students returned to classrooms Monday as Portland Public Schools’ first-ever teachers strike ended. Union members will vote on Tuesday whether to ratify the proposed contract.
Portland teachers and school district expected to continue negotiation on Black Friday
According to a Portland Public Schools Board of Education statement, bargaining teams are expected to continue talks on Friday.
Community tensions rise as Portland teachers strike hits 3 weeks
The ongoing teachers strike has been a constant mix of back and forth, hope and disappointment.
Portland teachers contract could tackle disproportionate discipline against students of color
One of the policies at issue in negotiations between teachers and Oregon’s largest school district contributes to disproportionate rates of suspension for Native and Black students. Both sides say they want to change the policy. Will they?
Portland Public Schools accuses union of illegally rallying outside district leaders’ homes, workplace
Protesters rallied outside the homes of two district leaders and in the Oregon Convention Center this week, prompting the district to say it’s considering legal action over unfair labor practices.