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Santa Monica College Faces Layoffs Amid Fiscal Crisis
Santa Monica College trustees will meet regarding a financial crisis. This crisis may result in about 70 staff layoffs. College reserves are expected to be depleted by 2026-27. Enrollment has fallen 13% since 2018, affecting state funding. The Faculty Association criticizes college leadership for the situation.
https://www.smdp.com/college-board-meets-tuesday-as-school-heads-for-fiscal-cliff/
The Center of Science and Industry recently conducted layoffs. These reductions followed years of financial losses at the museum. Fifteen percent of its 150-person staff were affected across various departments. Current and former employees report the education team was most impacted.
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2026/02/03/fired-cosi-worker-now-im-concerned-that-it-doesnt-work-anymore/88298655007/
Proposal Submitted to Lawmakers to Halt Education Staff Cuts
A budget proposal was recently introduced. This proposal aims to prevent unexpected layoffs. These layoffs would affect the education sector. Lawmakers received the budget pitch. The goal is to stabilize education employment.
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/video/2026/02/03/budget-pitch-avoid-sudden-education-layoffs-presented-lawmakers/
Anchorage, AK
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on Education Department layoffs. The department had reversed plans to lay off nearly 300 Office for Civil Rights (OCR) employees. The GAO estimated these actions cost between $28.5 million and $38 million. The report criticized the department for not documenting potential costs or savings. Education Department officials deemed the GAO's recommendations moot.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/02/03/ocr-layoffs-estimated-cost-38m-gao-says
SCUSD is facing a growing financial crisis as leaders warn the budget deficit for the current school year is larger than the $43 million shortfall reported last year
https://www.abc10.com/video/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-city-unified-approves-layoffs-and-furloughs-to-avoid-state-takeover/103-51e987bc-04f7-4e67-a882-54eb43bf0692
Regents approved tuition increases for Nevada colleges. This affects all eight public institutions. The hike addresses a $46.5 million budget shortfall. It aims to avoid faculty layoffs and course reductions. Students face 9% to 12% tuition hikes over three years.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/nevada-regents-approve-tuition-hike-at-public-colleges-to-cover-46-5-million-gap/amp_articleshow/127710381.cms
Layoffs are expected at Brevard Public Schools ahead of the 2026–2027 school year. According to a Jan. 28 letter from Superintendent Mark Rendell, the district plans to cut each department by 7% due to ongoing declines in student enrollment.
https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/education/2026/01/30/layoffs-headed-for-brevard-schools-due-to-declining-student-enrollment/88413269007/
Kentucky Sen. Julie Raque Adams filed Senate Bill 2. The bill aims to cap pay raises for JCPS administrators. Administrator raises would not exceed the average teacher pay increase. This follows a 27% pay bump for a former JCPS superintendent. JCPS teachers received a 14% raise over the last three years.
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/bill-prevent-pay-raise-percentages-jcps-administrators-exceed-teachers/417-75aa8b20-7922-495f-9183-f2623396fcc3
Canton Schools Board Approves $17.7 Million Budget Cuts, Layoffs Expected
The Canton City School District board approved a $17.7 million budget reduction plan. This plan outlines cuts to be implemented over the next two years. The district faces a deficit and must submit the plan to the state. Layoffs are anticipated, though the district prefers staff attrition. The cuts target certified, classified, and administrative positions, alongside school consolidation.
https://www.wosu.org/2026-01-27/canton-school-board-approves-plan-to-cut-18m-from-budget-layoffs-are-likely?_amp=true
Canton, Ohio
TPS Implements Layoffs to Address Budget Deficit
Toledo Public Schools has begun laying off employees. This action addresses a projected budget deficit. Thirty-two staff members, including nurses and social workers, were initially affected. The district plans to eliminate over 200 positions in total over two years. These cuts were approved by the school board in December.
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/education/toledo-public-schools-layoffs-tps-local-news-education/512-c82034ec-f4ca-4307-b415-36683bbda338
Toledo, Ohio
In a powerful legal complaint filed this month in federal court in Denver, AP, a former admissions representative for Colorado Technical University (CTU), alleges that the for-profit, online school, owned by giant Perdoceo Education Corp., systematically deceived and abused students.
https://www.republicreport.org/2026/ex-recruiter-sues-for-profit-college-chain-perdoceo-alleging-systematic-fraud/
https://www.anthropic.com/research/anthropic-economic-index-january-2026-report
TLDR: How humans prompt is how Claude responds: The education levels of human prompts and AI responses are nearly perfectly correlated (r > 0.92 at both levels). Higher per capita usage countries also show more augmentation—using Claude as a collaborator rather than delegating decisions entirely.
In other words, model quality output highly correlates with education level. Explains a lot at WF. Time to bring in more AI savvy people.
Santa Rosa City Schools unveiled a new fiscal plan. This plan includes laying off approximately 100 employees. The district expects to save $14.2 million annually. These measures aim to prevent a state takeover and rebuild reserves. The cuts follow prior layoffs and six campus closures.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/01/26/santa-rosa-city-schools-fiscal-plan-calls-for-more-than-100-staff-layoffs-as-embattled-district-looks-for-savings/
The Redlands Unified School District board will meet to consider significant staff reductions. Resolutions propose authorizing layoffs for 91 certificated and 44 classified positions. These cuts are attributed to declining enrollment and budget constraints. The board will also review the district's 2024-25 financial audit. Additionally, trustees will discuss a new mobile device policy and the 2027-28 student attendance calendar.
https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-unified-to-consider-layoffs-budget-audit-policy-changes/
RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras shared his proposed budget cuts Thursday ahead of what he says will be a "difficult budget year," including 50 layoffs and ending summer school for K-8 students.
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/rps-budget-cuts-kamras-recommendations-jan-22-2026
East Side Union High School District's board will vote on significant staff layoffs. The district faces a $9 million budget deficit for the 2026-27 school year. Proposed cuts total around 85 full-time positions. These include counselors, social workers, and campus safety advisors. Educators warn these reductions will harm vulnerable students and wellness centers.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/22/east-san-jose-school-district-to-vote-on-layoffs-for-student-safety-mental-health-staff/
Major Budget Cuts are Incoming!
School District 49 faces a significant budget deficit. The district cites state funding changes and rising expenses. Extensive cuts are planned across various departments and programs. These reductions include administrative, supplemental, and teacher positions. The board will consider adopting the exigency plan soon.
https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/education/we-are-stripping-the-district-down-to-absolute-essentials-school-district-49-grapples-with-budget-crisis
Springfield Public Schools Approves Mid-Year Teacher Layoffs
https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/education/2026/01/23/what-we-know-springfield-teacher-layoffs/88306809007/
Springfield Public Schools approved mid-year teacher layoffs. The school board voted 3-2 on January 12. This decision addresses a $2.34 million budget shortfall. Three board members voted for the reduction in force. Two board members voted against the measure.
Los Angeles school officials warned this week of impending staff reductions — including likely layoffs — as they grapple with steadily falling enrollment and a three-year budget projection that ends with a deficit.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-22/falling-enrollment-budget-uncertainty-lausd-warns-of-layoffs-cuts
Los Angeles school officials warned this week that staff cuts could be coming, including likely layoffs, as the district deals with ongoing declines in student enrollment. At the same time, officials are facing a three-year budget forecast that ends in a deficit, putting additional pressure on district finances and staffing levels.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-22/falling-enrollment-budget-uncertainty-lausd-warns-of-layoffs-cuts
1,090 pending
370 settled
240 denied
20 closed
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https://gcdiscipleship.com/pre2019-articles/2017/02/16/an-interview-with-the-pop-song-professor
The Eugene School District 4J plans to close its Center for Applied Learning and Community Impact along with its online elementary school offerings, while scaling back multiple academic and student support programs and reducing funding for nutrition services. In addition, the district is cutting administrative and district-level staff across all departments.
https://lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/education/2026/01/15/4j-school-board-approves-up-to-127-layoffs-in-cuts-for-next-school-year/
The Douglas County School District is preparing to review a series of high stakes financial decisions at its upcoming special board meeting later today.
Among the key discussion items are proposed school consolidation scenarios, potential layoffs of classified employees, and a possible declaration of a Severe Financial Emergency under Nevada law.
https://www.kolotv.com/2026/01/07/douglas-county-school-district-consider-consolidations-layoffs-financial-emergency-declaration/
Mesquite Independent School District (ISD) has announced significant financial adjustments. These plans involve substantial budget cuts totaling $24 million. A key component of these measures includes staff layoffs. These difficult decisions are being made in preparation for the 2026–27 school year. The district is implementing these changes to address its financial outlook.
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/mesquite-isd-announces-24-million-budget-cuts-including-staff-layoffs-for-2026-27-school-year/
CBU said at the end of the spring semester, the university will work towards a 12:1 student-faculty ratio by reducing around 16 full-time faculty positions.
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/christian-brothers-university-plans-layoffs-following-restoration-of-accreditation/article_898ed2cf-5bf0-4a92-a855-8c94159f7c17.html
DePaul University has cut 114 staff positions as it deals with ongoing financial pressures. School officials say the layoffs were driven by a drop in international graduate students, increased financial aid needs, and higher benefit expenses.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/depaul-university-lays-off-114-staff/
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to approve nearly 160 staff layoffs in a hectic meeting Thursday that ended just before midnight.
https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/12/12/pajaro-valley-school-board-approves-nearly-160-staff-cuts-in-tense-marathon-meeting/
The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) is proposing layoffs impacting hundreds of its employees. Proposed cuts target teachers, school employees, librarians, media assistants, and various central office and site-level support roles. These actions are a response to an estimated $100 million budget deficit and a need to reduce expenses. The deficit is attributed to a 20% decline in student enrollment, reduced state and federal funding, and increased operating costs. Teachers and union members are actively protesting these potential layoffs, urging the district to consider alternative cuts.
https://sigtrib.com/no-layoffs-teachers-school-employees-unite-against-lbusd-budget-cuts/
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District governing board will weigh nearly 160 proposed layoffs, including arts teachers, mental health clinicians, counselors and dozens of special education staff — cuts union leaders say would “devastate” students. Teachers union president Brandon Diniz said he was “gutted” by the detailed proposal released Friday and plans to rally with workers ahead of the meeting.
https://lookouexample.com/pajaro-valley-unified-school-board-to-consider-nearly-160-layoffs-at-thursday-meeting/story
Sounds like a leaner version of edX
Im considering getting my CCNP, it looks like tuition assistance doesn’t apply. Does anyone know if the company will pay for it?
On Thursday, the Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) governing board voted 5-1 to eliminate 167 positions, reducing staff by 6%.
https://ktar.com/arizona-education/school-district-6-staff-cuts/5787944/
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/pawtucket-school-departments-possible-budget-deficit-puts-100-jobs-at-risk/
The district has already laid off staff, including counselors and teachers, because of budget cuts. Students and community members are pushing back against the reductions.
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/school-district-cuts-dozens-of-jobs-before-thanksgiving-due-to-1-4m-budget-deficit/3844661
Students and families are worried about the impact on classroom support, counseling, paraprofessional services and overall student experience.
The district acknowledges the cuts, but also suggests they are doing what they can to continue operations and maintain instructional quality.
What’s going to happen to Optum in the long run?
After all this, I’m seriously considering going into one of the trades. Lots of work available if you’re reliable and show up ready to work
I know this will be downvoted but I figured I’d post it because it may help someone.
Industries less susceptible to layoffs include healthcare, education, government, and essential services like food, utilities, and discount retail, as people need these services regardless of the economic climate. Other sectors like skilled trades and finance also tend to be more stable.
Healthcare
People need medical care during emergencies, chronic illnesses, and for regular check-ups, making it an essential service.
This includes a wide range of roles from doctors and nurses to administrative and support staff.
Education
Educational institutions, from K-12 to universities, are fundamental parts of society and need to be staffed.
Government
Federal government jobs and public safety roles like law enforcement are often more stable, as these services are always needed.
Essential Services
Food and Beverage: Consumers still need to buy food, and companies in this sector tend to perform well during downturns.
Utilities: Electricity, water, and gas are necessary services that people continue to use regardless of economic conditions.
Discount Retail: Consumers often switch to lower-cost stores during an economic slowdown.
Other Stable Industries
Skilled Trades: Essential trades like plumbing and electrical work are often in high demand because they address fundamental needs.
Finance: Roles in accounting, financial advising, and insurance are needed for tax compliance and financial risk management, even in a weak economy.
Educational Testing Service, the company best known for developing the GRE and formerly administering the SAT, plans to lay off 757 employees in California by the end of the year, according to a state filing.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/ets-layoffs-california-21140804.php
Higher Education Inquirer : When Was Higher Education Truly a Public Good? (Glen McGhee) https://share.google/lNeAzv5hdLtA1M5a5