The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract, both parties announced Sunday night.

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and the district reached a "historic tentative contract agreement" Sunday evening, a joint statement from the school district and PFT says. Before the agreement, the union was preparing for a possible strike when its contract ended on Aug. 31.

"The PFT is thrilled that we have been able to reach a tentative agreement with the School District of Philadelphia on a three-year pact ensuring that school will open on time, as well as three years of labor peace," PFT President Arthur G. Steinberg said in the statement. "This contract recognizes the hard work and dedication our members bring to the dis

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