Three Newton parents filed a second class-action suit against the Newton Teachers Association for its 11-day strike in January.
Top Story, Newton
Newton Teachers Association Reaches Contract, Ends Strike
After a strike that closed all Newton Public Schools for 11 days, the Newton Teachers Association reached a contract with the Newton School Committee and announced schools will reopen Monday.
Newton
Newton Teachers’ Contract Negotiations Stall After All-Night Bargaining
The Newton School Committee and the Newton Teachers Association ended a night of negotiations Friday morning without a deal, according to an NTA report.
Newton
Striking Teacher Taken to Hospital After Being Hit by Car
A striking teacher was hit by a car while crossing the street by the Newton Education Center on Thursday morning.
Metro, Top Story, Newton
NTA Strike Fines Reduced to $50,000 a Day
A judge reduced fines against the Newton Teachers Association for its strike to $50,000 per school day until the union reaches a contract.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Judge Orders Newton Teachers to End Strike
A judge granted an injunction against the Newton Teachers Association to end its strike or risk legal consequences on Friday
Metro, Top Story, Politics, Newton
Newton Teachers Association to Strike Beginning Friday
The NTA voted Thursday night to strike beginning Friday, Jan. 19, according to a Newton School Committee email sent to families.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Parents Demonstrate at City Hall Amid NTA Strike Rumors
Newton Public Schools parents gathered in front of Newton City Hall to advocate for fair teacher contracts amid rumors of a teacher strike.
Column, Opinions
We Need More Male Teachers, and BC Can Help
Boys don’t see nearly enough male teachers. Female teachers outnumber male teachers three to one in the U.S. K-12 education system. And when looking at the figures for elementary school teachers, the divide is even more dramatic: Men make up only 19.5 percent.
