Sentences with phrase «widespread teacher layoffs»

Chicago Public Schools has experienced deep budget cuts in recent years that led to widespread teacher layoffs and the closing of almost 50 schools located primarily in low - income neighborhoods, prompting months of protests and school board hearings.

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

Widespread teacher layoffs, larger class sizes and increased economic hardship for children are among the impacts California's budget crisis and the recession have had on public schools and students, according to a report released Thursday.

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Originally seen as a challenge to teacher seniority, Reed vs. California was filed in 2009 by the ACLU on behalf of students at three low - income schools against the state and the LA Unified school district, alleging that widespread seniority - based layoffs enacted during the budget crisis of 2008 — 2009 disproportionately affected low income and minority students, depriving them of equal access to a quality education.