It appears that Boston public school teachers have avoided a strike. The union has reached a tentative contract agreement with the city after several months of negotiations. Boston teachers have been working without a contract since August 31.

The Boston Teachers Union announced late Tuesday night that it had reached a tentative deal with Boston Public Schools for a new contract. The BTU had been holding demonstrations to get their voices heard,

The Boston Teachers Union, representing 10,000 educators and support staff, says it has tentatively reached a new contract more than 200 days after the last one expired.