In less than a week, thousands of Minneapolis students could be out of class and parents are considering their options.

Over 4,000 members of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators are set to walk off the job on Tuesday if they can't reach an agreement with the district.

"If they do go on strike, what will happen, especially if kids aren't in school? What will happen on the streets?" said Stephanie Calemberg, a mother of a Minneapolis Public Schools student.

Calemberg says she doesn't want any students to fall behind.

Ariel Goldsmith, a mother of two students, says while she supports the teachers in their fight, she's concerned about how long the strike could last.

"Grandparents, hanging out at home and trying to sort out the options," said Goldsmith. "That's the nervous part for

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