Massachusetts Teachers Strike for Better Wages, Parental Leave

Educators from Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead are striking for better wages, parental leave, and improved working conditions, affecting approximately 10,000 students who have missed school. Teachers rallied at the Massachusetts State House to urge Governor Maura Healey to intervene, as negotiations have stalled partly due to financial constraints cited by city officials. Despite ongoing negotiations, including substantial offers from school committees, progress remains slow, and educators face fines for the illegal strikes. Meanwhile, support from students and parents has been significant, with public rallies voicing solidarity with teachers. In a separate but related discussion on school safety, Baltimore City Schools are addressing students' needs for mental health support and grief counseling in response to violence-related incidents.