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There has been little sign that the protracted, contentious negotiations have brought the sides any closer to agreement on the major issues.

Over the last two years, Massachusetts has experienced the biggest uptick in teachers strikes in decades. Now, Newton is the latest district to grapple with a strike, which began Jan. 19.

Ten posts appeared on the Newton Public Schools official Facebook page sharing details about contract negotiations.

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School doors will be shut on Monday morning after the striking Newton teachers and the city officials were unable to reach a deal despite hours of negotiating on Sunday.

There will be no school in Newton, Massachusetts, again on Monday after negotiations over the weekend failed to produce an agreement or new contract, meaning...

After three days of negotiating, the union and school committee have failed to reach an agreement

The union is also pressing forward with its strike despite a Middlesex Superior Court order to return to work and end their work stoppage.

Negotiations are expected to continue Sunday.

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