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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) plans to lay off hundreds of teachers. This action addresses a projected $732 million deficit for the next school year. Federal COVID-19 relief funds, which previously supported staff, have now ended. The district has also seen a significant decline in student enrollment since 2019. CPS officials are exploring other funding sources to mitigate the shortfall.

Chicago, Illinois

https://chicagocrusader.com/hundreds-of-teacher-face-layoffs-amid-projected-cps-732m-deficit/

The Hamilton Southeastern Education Association criticized HSE Schools. They opposed the district's decision to lay off 18 teachers. The union proposed retirement buyouts as an alternative solution. HSE Schools cited financial pressures and enrollment adjustments for the cuts. These 18 teachers represented over 100 combined years of experience.

Fishers, Indiana

https://www.larryinfishers.com/2026/05/13/teachers-union-says-hse-had-alternatives-to-18-staff-reductions/

The Warwick School Committee approved staff layoffs on Tuesday. This included 18 teachers, three administrators, and 21 teaching assistants. The committee vote was 3 to 2 in favor. Parents and school staff criticized these reductions. The Committee had previously approved a $203.8 million budget for FY27.

Warwick, RI

https://warwickpost.com/school-committee-oks-18-warwick-teacher-layoffs/

Coachella Valley Unified will lay off 34 teachers. These layoffs are expected at the end of the school year. The district faces a multimillion-dollar budget deficit. It is working to close this deficit. The goal is to maintain financial solvency.

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/education/2026/05/13/cvusd-teacher-layoffs-classified-school-board/90047380007/

Iowa's new law increases funding and autonomy for charter schools. This has raised concerns for the state's public schools. Opponents fear potential teacher layoffs and reduced resources. The law also relaxes requirements for homeschooling families. Public school advocates question fair funding for two systems.

Des Moines, Iowa

https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/education/new-iowa-charter-school-law/524-f68c8353-3512-4704-a3eb-aca2c37b2cbb

Superintendent Thomas Taylor issued a warning to school employees. He cited "extremely serious concerns" regarding the budget. Montgomery County Public Schools faces a $150 million budget shortfall. Reductions could eliminate 100 full-time positions for every $10 million cut. The County Council is expected to finalize budget decisions soon.

Montgomery County, Maryland

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/education/mcps-superintendent-warns-of-layoffs-budget-shortfall/65-1b7cdbe5-aa6e-428e-8265-8f4dc4c28684

Cleveland Metropolitan School District leaders defended recent layoffs and school closures. An additional 51 central office administrators received layoff notices. This adds to 315 layoffs approved earlier in April. The district will close 29 schools next year due to declining enrollment. Sixty teachers previously laid off will return as enhanced building substitutes.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.ideastream.org/education/2026-05-12/cleveland-school-leaders-defend-layoffs-building-closures-amid-broader-public-education-challenges

Oregon educators protested outside Nike stores on Saturday. The "Just Sign It" campaign targeted Nike in Eugene and Portland. Protesters demanded Nike pay $2 billion to the state. They claim this amount was saved through a 2012 tax deal. Teachers linked Nike's tax deal to recent school district layoffs.

Eugene, Oregon

https://www.kezi.com/news/local/oregon-teachers-rally-at-nike-stores-after-200-layoffs-in-eugene/article_62e3e9b5-68d0-47c9-ab35-fff786798100.html

The Akron school board approved $11 million in budget reductions. This action prevents a financial shortfall for the upcoming school year. Seventeen staff positions will be eliminated from the district. Six deans will move into available teaching positions. These measures aim to prevent future state financial oversight.

Akron, Ohio

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/education/2026/05/12/akron-school-board-approves-11-million-cuts-avoids-teacher-layoffs/90034259007/

The Children's Institute will lay off 34 employees. This follows the University of Rochester's decision to end its leased employee relationship. A WARN notice was filed with the New York State Department of Labor. The layoffs are scheduled to begin on June 30. The university stated the Institute now operates with greater independence.

Rochester, New York

https://www.whec.com/top-news/childrens-institute-to-layoff-34-jobs-following-contract-split-with-urochester/

Minneapolis school district leaders acknowledged years of budgeting errors. These miscalculations worsened district deficits and caused staff layoffs. The district specifically miscoded special-education expenditures, losing millions in revenue. Correcting this error will add over $10 million in state revenue for both the current and next fiscal year. This financial improvement allows nearly 110 full-time positions to be saved from previous budget cuts.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-schools-budget-error-worsened-deficit-and-affected-layoffs-years-ago/601838453

Lansing School District recently cut 50 staff positions. This action follows the end of federal pandemic relief money. Superintendent Jessica Benavides confirmed the cuts. Federal pandemic funding has now ended. Many Michigan K-12 schools face similar budget shortfalls.

Lansing, Michigan

https://www.wilx.com/2026/05/08/tight-budgets-force-lansing-school-district-layoffs-federal-relief-money-runs-dry-across-michigan/

Artificial intelligence increasingly threatens white-collar jobs in Michigan. Experts estimate AI could automate a significant percentage of work tasks. Michigan's large technical workforce faces high exposure to this disruption. The state is expanding adult education and retraining programs. Community colleges are evolving into workforce transition centers to address these changes.

https://mitechnews.com/industry-40/michigan-is-racing-to-retrain-workers-before-ai-reshapes-the-economy/

The Missouri education department has warned school districts to expect reduced state funding. This financial shortfall could lead to larger class sizes, school closures, and staff layoffs. St. Louis Public Schools faces a significant budget deficit for the third consecutive year. The district plans to eliminate 300 long-term substitute teaching positions. Other area districts are also considering closures and tax increases to address financial pressures.

St. Louis, Missouri

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/article_e6d1c676-be17-4be2-911b-3aa1ea07fb7d.html

Eugene School District 4J issued layoff notices. A total of 176 employees received these notices. The notices were sent on May 1. This action addresses a significant budget deficit. The district faces a $46.4 million shortfall.

Eugene, Oregon

https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/education/2026/05/08/eugene-school-district-4j-lays-off-176/89968393007/

Bristol Public Schools faces budget challenges. About 135 teacher layoff notices were recently issued. State officials announced $172 million in supplemental education aid. Bristol will receive an additional $4.5 million from this aid. This funding may help reduce layoffs and lower taxes.

Bristol, Connecticut

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/bristol-works-to-finalize-school-budget-as-teacher-layoffs-loom/

he Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) laid off over 300 employees. Teachers and staff publicly criticized the decision. They cited high executive salaries as a reason for financial mismanagement. District leaders defended the actions as necessary to avoid further deficits. Declining enrollment and rising expenses challenge Ohio school districts.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://readlion.com/cleveland-district-comes-under-fire-for-poor-financial-management-leading-to-layoffs/

North Carolina school budgets are strained, leading to staff layoffs. Gaston County Schools is eliminating over 170 support staff positions. These cuts include school counselors and special instruction resources. Parents and experts express concern for student mental health needs. Remaining staff face increased workloads and reactive crisis management.

Gaston County, North Carolina

https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/experts-worry-student-mental-health-will-suffer-with-budget-cuts-layoffs-across-nc/

Brick Township school officials approved a $178 million budget for the upcoming school year. This budget eliminates 40 positions and will raise local taxes. Class sizes are projected to increase across all school levels. These changes stem from significant state funding reductions. The district is currently litigating against the state over these funding cuts.

Brick Township, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/news/2026/05/nj-township-schools-face-layoffs-and-rising-class-sizes-after-state-funding-drop.html

Cambrian College anticipates a $1.74 million shortfall for the next fiscal period. International student numbers are projected to fall by over 2,000. Staff reductions are occurring via attrition, not large-scale layoffs. Tuition rates for both domestic and international students increased. Increased provincial grants also contribute to the college's revenue.

Sudbury, Ontario

https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/local-news/cambrian-projects-17m-deficit-as-it-expects-to-lose-2000-international-students-12219308

Many educators and support staff face uncertainty. They await news about their jobs for the next school year. Over 2,400 preliminary layoff notices were issued for teaching positions. More than 3,300 notices went to classified positions. Districts must finalize layoff decisions by May 15.

https://inewsource.org/2026/05/03/california-schools-layoff-notices-budgets/

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Eugene 4J School District is laying off over 170 employees. This action addresses a significant budget deficit. The deficit has grown to approximately $50 million. Layoffs will take effect at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Further reductions may occur due to the increased shortfall.

Eugene, Oregon

https://kval.com/news/local/eugene-4j-school-district-to-see-layoffs

Akron Public Schools is advancing plans for $11 million in budget cuts. These reductions include layoffs of paraprofessionals and elimination of dean positions. An art therapist position will also be cut. The district aims to close a growing budget gap. A committee approved the resolution, which now moves to the Rules Committee.

Akron, Ohio

https://signalakron.org/akron-schools-again-advance-layoffs-and-eliminated-positions/

Florida's teacher compensation ranks 50th among all states. The National Education Association published this annual report. The state's starting teacher pay ranks 19th. Teacher wages increased 3.3% from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. Low compensation leads to staff layoffs and fewer students.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/04/27/florida-average-teacher-pay-remains-at-bottom-of-national-data-union-says/

The Broward School Board postponed a vote on proposed job cuts. The proposal aimed to eliminate 800 positions due to decreased state funding and student enrollment. This delay occurred as the board addressed a state investigation into credit card misuse. The probe concerns the Board chair's $150 ticket purchase for a political fundraiser using public funds. The Board will strengthen credit card policies and provide additional training.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://www.wlrn.org/education/2026-04-29/broward-school-board-responds-to-state-probe-of-misuse-of-public-funds-delays-votes-on-job-cuts

Cleveland educators confronted district leaders. Community members joined them at a board meeting. The meeting was held on Tuesday. They protested recent approved layoffs. These layoffs affect 400 school staffers.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.wkyc.com/video/news/education/cleveland-teachers-confront-school-district-over-approved-layoffs/95-30cb1e66-d675-4495-9f91-72694ede4be2

Educators and support staff in California schools face job uncertainty. Over 2,400 preliminary layoff notices were issued for teaching positions. More than 3,300 notices went to classified staff. These notices apply to positions, not specific individuals. Districts must finalize layoff decisions by May 15.

California

https://edsource.org/2026/schools-across-california-face-uncertainty-as-layoffs-loom/756688

Local schools are currently experiencing various impacts. These impacts include ongoing strikes by staff. Possible layoffs are also a concern for these institutions. Furthermore, other unspecified factors are affecting the schools. The overall situation for local education is challenging.

https://fox40.com/video/local-schools-impacted-by-strikes-possible-layoffs-and-more/11590206/

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The Bensalem Township School Board approved significant job cuts. This decision was made during an April 22 meeting. A total of 31 professional positions are eliminated for the 2026-27 school year. These cuts include teachers, librarians, counselors, and administrators. The district aims to balance a nearly $12 million budget deficit.

Bensalem, Pennsylvania

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/education/2026/04/23/bensalem-township-school-board-oks-31-layoffs-including-teachers-counselors-librarians-budget/89741980007/

Fort Worth ISD may experience more layoffs. An additional school could also close. This school was established for immigrant children. Its purpose is to help them learn English. Both developments are currently possible.

Fort Worth, Texas

https://www.wfaa.com/video/news/education/more-layoffs-may-be-on-the-way-for-fort-worth-isd/287-7d528adb-c934-47da-8422-97cc08501e1c

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recently announced further employee layoffs. Thirty full-time and part-time employees were affected. This group included faculty, professional services, and out-of-scope staff. The institution cited an annual operational review for these decisions. Challenges in the international education sector also contributed to the layoffs.

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

https://www.discovermoosejaw.com/articles/more-layoffs-at-saskatchewan-polytechnic-amid-ongoing-challenge

One hundred forty-seven jobs will be eliminated at a San Leandro school. The Primary School is a private institution. It plans to shut down its operations. The school was established by Zuckerberg and Chan. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative pledged $50 million for local communities.

San Leandro, CA

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/04/22/closure-of-chan-zuckerberg-backed-school-to-result-in-147-layoffs/

The Palm Beach County school board is considering a difficult decision regarding teacher salaries. The district indicates that a 3.5% teacher pay raise could lead to 192 layoffs and cuts to student services. Educators propose funding these raises by eliminating 454 existing vacant teacher positions instead. Declining student enrollment, with 7,000 fewer students, contributes to the district's budget challenges. The school board is scheduled to vote on the final salary plan on May 6.

Palm Beach County, Florida

https://www.wptv.com/news/education/palm-beach-county-school-board-faces-a-tough-choice-between-teacher-raises-potential-job-layoffs

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is conducting its largest layoffs in years. A 2012 state law, House Bill 525, uniquely governs these decisions. This law requires the district to consider evaluations, licensure, and subject area, not just seniority. Approximately 410 employees, including 146 teachers, are being laid off. These cuts aim to address lower enrollment and budget deficits.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.cleveland.com/education/2026/04/how-a-law-from-2012-is-shaping-clevelands-largest-teacher-layoffs-in-years.html

Totally new to the place. Which areas are you staying for good schools, decent commute. How does parking work for HQ. McKinney, Frisco and Plano are looking as good areas but don’t want to go too far out to commute.

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is undertaking significant budget cuts. These measures include school consolidations, building closures, and hundreds of layoffs. Approximately 146 teachers and 132 paraprofessionals were among those affected. The district also eliminated administrative and other support positions. These financial challenges are driven by declining enrollment and reduced state funding.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-schools-budget-layoffs-public-school-funding-2026/

The Wall Street Journal

For a big-company CEO with big AI ambitions, Verizon’s Dan Schulman doesn’t pull punches about the pain the technology could unleash on America’s workforce.

https://on.wsj.com/4cwXDPw

Just months into the job, he has predicted 20% to 30% unemployment within the next two to five years. He warns that advancements in humanoid robots could upend the manual-labor jobs still seen as safe today. And he has pushed for more education and reskilling to help workers adapt to the intensifying tech disruption.

Couched in the blunt AI talk is a warning for other CEOs: Be candid about the coming disruption or risk a public backlash.

The Anchorage School District announced the layoff of 56 teachers. This reduction accounts for about two percent of the district's nearly 3000 teachers. Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt stated these cuts are necessary due to insufficient state and local funding. A proposed one-time tax levy, intended to fund teacher positions, recently failed. Additionally, 203 teachers will be displaced, and the district is eliminating approximately 500 total positions.

Anchorage, Alaska

https://alaskapublic.org/news/anchorage/2026-04-17/anchorage-school-district-lays-off-more-than-50-teachers

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued an executive order. This order aims to prevent school districts from reducing instructional time. Many districts previously shortened school years to address budget shortfalls. The order also stops the Oregon Department of Education from granting waivers. Education groups and school boards expressed concerns about the unfunded mandate.

Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/16/oregon-governor-kotek-order-blocks-school-districts-cutting-instruction-time/