Both the school board and teachers' union voted to approve a new contract after more than a year of negotiation.

Chicago Public Schools is close to a deal with the Chicago Teachers Union on an agreement, according to district chief Pedro Martinez.

Penn Hills teachers were able to avoid a strike after a contract agreement was reached with district administration. According to a news release from the Penn Hills Education Association, an unspecified majority of the membership voted to ratify their collective bargaining agreement with the district Wednesday night.