Boston Public Schools Halts Hiring Over Budget Gap
Boston Public Schools projects a $53 million budget shortfall. The district initiated a partial freeze on new hires. It impacts positions in schools and the Central Office. Three schools are closing, and up to 400 educator jobs could be cut next year. Rising expenses and expired federal pandemic aid cause the deficit.
https://www.boston.com/news/education/2026/02/03/bps-pauses-new-hiring-amid-deficit-as-district-predicts-hundreds-of-layoffs-next-year/