Portland Teachers' Strike Ends with Tentative Agreement

Deal Includes Pay Raise, More Classroom Time, and Increased Mental Health Support

Portland Public Schools, Oregon's largest school district, reached a tentative agreement with the Portland Association of Teachers, ending a three-week strike that affected about 45,000 students.
The agreement includes a 13.8% cumulative cost-of-living increase over the next three years, additional classroom time for elementary and middle grades, and increased teacher planning time.
The district will also triple the number of team members dedicated to supporting students' mental and emotional health.
Students will make up for the missed school days by cutting a week off winter break and adding days in the new year.
The agreement still needs to be ratified by a majority union vote and approved by the school board.