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Reopening schools: What do teachers think?

Aug 7, 2020

Is it possible for schools to reopen safely? Can online learning replace in-person instruction? We asked Portland teachers union president Elizabeth Thiel.

Beating the odds, free public preschool ballot initiative turns in signatures

Jul 8, 2020

Aimed at the November 2020 ballot, it would provide free preschool to all 3- and 4-year-olds in Multnomah County, and living wages for preschool teachers.

Lessons of the West Virginia teachers strike

Jul 17, 2018

One of the strike’s leaders will be visiting Portland July 23.

Breakthrough in new teacher contract at Portland Public Schools: class size limits

Feb 7, 2018

The long-delayed agreement also raises pay 8 percent and adds an extra day to the school year.

Portland Public Schools teachers close to settling new contract

Jan 16, 2018

PAT negotiators say they’re hopeful they can formalize the deal Thursday.

At the Oregon Legislature: Labor’s agenda inches forward

May 3, 2017

Will the Oregon Legislature ban anti-union ‘right-to-work’ ordinances?

Fund schools, not tests: Portland teachers sponsor family fun in Pioneer Square

Oct 8, 2014

Teachers unions are throwing a party with free pumpkins, face-painting … and standardized tests.

Behind the startling reversal at Portland Public Schools: Looking back at the almost-strike

Apr 1, 2014

As strike neared, district faced unified teachers backed by broad public support

Portland teachers ratify new contract

Mar 4, 2014

The three-year deal lightens teacher workload and provides 2.3 percent annual raises

Teachers strike averted at Portland Public Schools

Feb 18, 2014

Details won’t be released until teachers vote on the tentative agreement.

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