In 2026, school districts across the U.S. are grappling with significant budget shortfalls that are leading to layoffs of teachers, support staff, and administrators. These shortfalls reflect deeper structural issues including declining enrollment, rising costs, and the expiration of pandemic relief funds, forcing districts to confront tough staffing decisions. Here are 5 reasons districts areContinueContinue reading “Why School Employee Layoffs Are Rising in 2026: Budget Deficits, Enrollment Declines, and Policy Pressures”
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Stop Building Programs and Start Building Systems
Across the country, school leaders are navigating one of the most unpredictable budget years in recent memory. The spreadsheets may look familiar, but the ground beneath them is anything but steady. Between the expiration of federal relief funds, fluctuating state revenues, and growing questions about the future direction of the U.S. Department of Education, theContinueContinue reading “Stop Building Programs and Start Building Systems”
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