In Seattle, Washington, public school teachers are returning to work today after reaching a tentative deal with management to end Seattle’s first teachers’ strike in 30 years. The teachers’ union voted Tuesday evening to suspend the strike, which began last Wednesday over demands for fewer standardized tests for students, more time to prepare for classes, and better pay. The deal reportedly includes a 9.5 percent pay raise over three years, mandatory 30-minute recesses for elementary school students and a greater say for teachers in standardized testing.