Minneapolis Teacher Strike Represents Larger Education Struggle
Between pay gaps, the pandemic, growing class sizes and legislative directives, “the pressure on teachers right now is so formidable,” one expert said.
Source: governing.com
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Why class sizes have been a sticking point in Twin Cities teacher talks
If class-size caps are adopted in Minneapolis, similar to a recent deal with teachers in St. Paul, the Twin Cities districts will be the first in the state to limit on the number of students in their classrooms by way of contract language.
Source: startribune.com
Unions accelerate efforts to isolate and shut down Minneapolis teachers strike
Over the last two days, the St. Paul Federation of Educators reported that it had ratified a contract with the city’s school district, while SEIU 284 announced that it had reached a tentative agreement for 200 food service workers in Minneapolis Public Schools.
Source: wsws.org
Mediation continues over the weekend between Minneapolis teachers union, school district
Friday marked the ninth day classes were canceled by the strike.
Source: startribune.com
Minneapolis teachers strike: District urges teachers to return to work
With higher wages, caps on class size, and mental health support being the huge sticking points, Minneapolis teachers hit the picket line for yet another day.
Source: fox9.com