Their attorneys argue the fines were too low for the Newton teachers’ strike in January that went on for eleven days, the longest teacher strike in state history. “Strikes previous to that where the amount was what we’re asking for now, 50,000 with ...

Striking teachers in Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead, Massachusetts were back on the picket line Tuesday as schools remained closed.

Three North Shore school districts were forced to cancel classes Tuesday when they could not reach a deal with striking educators, officials in the communities said.