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May 3, 2016

Correction: University of Missouri-Turmoil story

In a story Nov. 14 about former faculty members recommending ways for the University of Missouri to address racial issues, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the Columbia campus' interim chancellor, Hank Foley, is black.

May 3, 2016

Teacher strike that kept Illinois students out of class for weeks nears end

A tentative deal has been reached between a southwestern Illinois school district and the union representing hundreds of teachers who have been on strike for a month, the district superintendent said Friday.

May 3, 2016

Virginia teacher put on leave for saying N-word during class

An online petition has gathered more than 1,300 signatures on behalf of a popular white Virginia high school teacher who was kicked out of the classroom earlier this month for using a racial slur.

May 3, 2016

Seattle teachers approve labor contract with school district, vote to end strike

Teachers in Seattle have approved a labor contract with the school district, officially ending a weeklong strike that had delayed the start of school for 53,000 students.

May 3, 2016

Seattle students start school Thursday as weeklong strike is suspended pending union vote

Thousands of students in Seattle are starting school Thursday after a tentative agreement reached by striking teachers and the district put a walkout on hold.

May 3, 2016

The Latest: Seattle community centers fill with children as teachers strike enters second week

The latest on the strike by public-school teachers in Seattle entering its fourth day Monday (all times local): ___ 9:17 a.m.

May 3, 2016

School canceled for 4th day as striking Seattle teachers continue talks with district

Seattle Public Schools is canceling classes for a fourth day Monday as a strike by teachers enters its second week.

May 3, 2016

The Latest: No classes again Thursday as Seattle teacher strike continues for second day

The latest on the strike by public-school teachers in Seattle (all times local): 10:19 a.m.

May 3, 2016

The Latest on Seattle teacher strike: 'We'll hold out as long as it takes,' educator says

The latest on the strike by public-school teachers in Seattle (all times local): ___ 8:50 a.m.

May 3, 2016

Detroit teachers to return to classroom after 2-day sick-out

Detroit teachers who had closed city schools for two days by calling out sick announced Tuesday that they would return to the classroom after receiving assurance from the district's manager that they would be paid.