TEACHER LAYOFFS

May 09 2026POLITICS

When good teachers get cut while flashy projects get funded

A teacher with 14 years of experience just lost her job—not because she did anything wrong, but because the school district needed to cut costs. Across Lee County, hundreds of educators are losing contracts as budgets tighten. At one high school alone, 18 teachers and 6 support staff are gone. The d

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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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Mar 22 2025EDUCATION

Schools in North Andover Face Major Changes Due to Budget Cuts

In Massachusetts, North Andover is grappling with significant budget cuts that are shaking up its school system. The North Andover Teachers Association has revealed that these cuts have led to job losses for numerous education staff and the temporary shutdown of Kittredge Elementary School. Students

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