Thousands of public school employees face layoff warnings across the U.S. This wave of job cuts is the largest in over a decade. Districts cite declining enrollment and rising costs as major factors. The expiration of pandemic-era federal aid also contributes to financial strain. Major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas are affected.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/layoff-warnings-hit-thousands-of-school-employees/2026/06