Denver teachers, officials in contract talks

DENVER (AP) – Denver teachers and district leaders are negotiating to try end a strike over pay with the help of a federal mediator.

Tuesday’s talks come a day after over half of the city’s teachers walked off the job. The negotiations began with discussions over changing Denver’s pay system to more closely resemble those in other districts which more easily allow teachers to advance in pay based on experience, education and training. Both sides alternated meeting publicly and then taking time to discuss proposals in private.

The talks are scheduled to last into the evening.