Seattle Public Schools, city's teachers union closer to agreement
Seattle Public Schools and the city's teachers union could reach a tentative agreement as early as Sunday on a new teacher contract, possibly ending their fight over whether to use student test scores as part of teacher evaluations.
Times education reporter
Seattle Public Schools and the city's teachers union could reach a tentative agreement as early as Sunday on a new teacher contract, which could end the first major clash in Washington state over whether to use student test scores as part of teacher evaluations.
Both parties reported progress in their talks this week, which included a marathon session Thursday that lasted 13 hours.
On Friday, the district's spokeswoman said the two sides are close to an agreement. The union wouldn't go that far, saying only that they are much closer.
"We still have some issues that have to be worked out, but both sides have moved a long way," said Glen
