Teachers in two of the three striking North Shore school districts are set to face fines if they don’t stop their strike by 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, a judge has ruled.

Massachusetts teachers remain on strike, facing escalating fines from a judge, as they push for improved compensation and resources.

Classes will be canceled again on Thursday in Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead as North Shore teachers continue to strike. Dozens of teachers packed Beverly City Hall on Tuesday night to confront the mayor and city council.