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End of federal stimulus funding to trigger significant teacher layoffs nationwide
- 07-15-2010
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By Theresa Harrington/Oakland Tribune
Federal stimulus money that helped school districts shore up programs and save jobs is running out and educators across the nation now must turn to layoffs and cuts to make up the shortfall, according to a new report. Starting in June 2009, Congress set aside about $100 billion to provide a two-year cushion to school districts through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Many districts have spent all the money they received and are having to shut down programs and lay off employees, according to a report released today by the national, independent Center on Education Policy. (more...)
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