Sentences with phrase «severe budget shortfalls»

Some New Jersey public school districts face severe budget shortfalls that threaten the risk of widespread teacher layoffs across the district.

School districts, get ready to reform — and innovate: The federal government has released its first round of money under the economic - stimulus package, an estimated $ 44 billion intended to relieve severe budget shortfalls, stem teacher cuts, and improve education.

National governments suffering from severe budget shortfalls often have a distressing habit of suddenly confiscating private assets held in conventional bank accounts.

We thank members of Congress who recognize that states, districts, and schools continue to face severe budget shortfalls that negatively affect the quality of education we're able to provide to our nation's students.

The proposal comes at a time when rising welfare rolls and severe budget shortfalls have prompted several states to consider linking benefits to changes in behavior related to schooling, job training, health care, and marriage.

The mayor claimed that he couldn't afford the teachers» contractual 4 % raise (something that never happened under Duncan) which may be allowable if there is a legitimate, severe budget shortfall.