Thousands Of St. Paul Students To Return To School As Strike Ends

The St. Paul school district walkout ended after four days, affecting thousands of students. The Saint Paul Federation of Educators had been negotiating with the school district for nine months without success. The threat of coronavirus-related school closures prompted a settlement. The agreement includes hiring more mental health professionals, multilingual staff, special education teachers, and social workers. Classes are set to resume on Monday.

How long did the negotiations between the union and the school district last?

What was the impact of the unprecedented pandemic on the educators' actions?