LIVE UPDATES: Seattle teachers strike avoided, contract agreement reached

Seattle Public Schools educators have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the district, avoiding a possible strike on the first day of school.

This live blog will no longer be updated. Read details on the tentative agreement here.

The 2026-27 school year will begin as scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The first day of school for preschool and kindergarten students will be on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

The three-year agreement includes nearly 9% in guaranteed salary increases, plus added counselors, psychologists and other staff supports.