SCHOOL BUDGET CUTS

Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

School workers face tough choices as budget cuts loom in Maryland district

Over 400 school jobs in Montgomery County, Maryland, could vanish when officials vote on Thursday. The cuts follow a budget dispute where county leaders approved only a small fraction of the school system’s funding request. Among those at risk is Kate Heald, a college and career advisor at Bethesda

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May 29 2026EDUCATION

School budget cuts hit Wadsworth classrooms hard after voters say no to new taxes

Wadsworth’s public schools are making big changes this fall after voters rejected a tax increase that would have helped balance the budget. Instead of new money, the district is cutting 33 jobs, raising class sizes, and even talking about making some kids ride the bus to different schools. The vote

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Parents and teachers protest Lee County schools' budget choices

A big crowd is gathering outside Lee County schools' main office in Fort Myers this Wednesday evening. They're not happy about planned budget cuts and teacher job losses. The protest runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 2855 Colonial Blvd. People are upset about losing teachers and programs they care about.

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