Seattle schools, teachers reach tentative pact

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Seattle schools, teachers reach tentative pact

Source: Omaha World Herald-AP

SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle's teachers union and Seattle Public School have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year labor contract.

Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson says the agreement includes a new evaluation system that takes into account improvement in student learning.

The contract begins this coming school year. Classes in Seattle schools are set to start Sept. 8.

The Seattle Education Association is scheduled to vote on the proposed new contract on Thursday.

Read more: http://www.omaha.com/article/20100902/AP05/308319985

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