The Newton School Committee, led by its Chair, is facing a crisis as the teacher strike has resulted in the cancellation of classes for 11 days. The Chair was emotional during a recent update, as the strike's impact on the educational schedule became evident. To address the lost time, the committee is considering extending the school year through June and holding classes during the scheduled spring break. Governor Healey has called for third-party assistance to resolve the strike. The committee has also decided to cancel the upcoming February break to make up for the lost days. Allegations have surfaced of teachers participating in a 'pub crawl', adding to the controversy as they provide updates with no deal in sight.
Newton teachers providing update as 3rd weekend without deal looms https://t.co/Y18t0DIN1a
Governor Healey calls for third-party help in ending Newton teacher strike https://t.co/nOYk9xqmlo
Striking Massachusetts teachers accused of hosting 'pub crawl,' as Newton schools remain closed https://t.co/luHDP2ahCs
BREAKING: Newton cancels 11th day of class Friday; school committee votes to cancel Feb. break to make up days https://t.co/wvF498BJpn
Update from #Newton School Committee and the Mayor live now on https://t.co/x6tYZYcuSq https://t.co/y29gvaBFco
School through June, classes during spring break considered as Newton students miss 10th day | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/meYPNGDh98
‘Gone too far’: Chair of Newton School Committee tears up after classes canceled for 10th day https://t.co/RuK5On3J3p
‘This has gone too far’: Newton School Committee Chair tears up after classes canceled for 10th day https://t.co/oe9hp4GPIU