"Portland Public Schools Teachers Go on Historic Strike, Forcing Wednesday's School Closures"

Portland Public Schools teachers have rejected the district's final offer and will commence a strike, resulting in the closure of all 81 schools. The strike, the first in the district's history, follows a 10-month impasse over budget issues. The duration of the strike is uncertain, but it is estimated to last between three days and two weeks. If teachers do not return to work by mid-November, they will lose their health insurance for December.