More talks between Portland teachers and the school district have been set for Thursday, after an electric board meeting last night. Students jammed the meeting at district headquarters in support of teachers, as both sides worry about the prospect of a historic strike.

Several local unions, along with the Portland Student Union, showed up in force. Nicole Dungca reported for The Oregonian that students interrupted the meeting with loud chanting, and recited a list of demands, including smaller class sizes, more funding for the arts and no school closures.

Except for board member Steve Buel, board members left after they had voted on their last agenda item, the student demonstration notwithstanding. Only Steve Buel remained to hear the students out. (Board member Tom Koehler was absent.)

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