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Teachers strike ending after overnight deal reached

Columbus City School teachers strike outside Livingston Elementary School on Monday. Photo: Maddie McGarvey/For The Washington Post via Getty Images After a full day of negotiating, Columbus teachers and the school district reached a tentative agreement to end the strike and send kids back to school next Monday. Why it matters: The deal, announced around 3am this morning, concludes a four-day of better working conditions, smaller classes and a stronger commitment to arts education. Details: The exact terms of the "conceptual agreement" have not yet been disclosed, per a statement from Columbus City Schools. Union members will meet this weekend and are expected to vote in favor of ratifying the agreement. What they're saying: "The last few months have been devoted to finding resolution and a strong plan forward with the Columbus Education Association (CEA) in shared support of our children," Jennifer Adair, the school board president, .Adair said the contract "recognizes the Board's commitment to improving our student outcomes, the essential work of CEA members and strengthening our learning environments."CEA Spokesperson Regina Fuentes said in a statement, “We recognize the sacrifices students, parents, and teachers alike have made during the last three days as we fought for the schools Columbus students deserve." State of play: Students will continue with online instruction through the end of this week and return in-person next Monday. The school year began yesterday with hundreds of substitutes and nonunion staff members .Dozens of local libraries and community centers computer stations and meals to students in need. Yes, but: The first day of virtual learning did not go smoothly.Supt. Talisa Dixon "fell short in some areas" after parents complained of technical difficulties and slow loading times. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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