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NJ School Budget Crisis: Why Falling Enrollment & Overhiring Sparked Mass Layoffs

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A devastating fiscal crisis is sweeping through New Jersey public schools, forcing boards of education to make painful staff cuts, eliminate vital programs, and reduce critical student support services

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Hackensack NJ, At recent school board meetings across the state, the emotional toll of these decisions has taken center stage. Long-time educators, special education paraprofessionals, and support staff are pleading for their livelihoods. Unfortunately, these structural budget deficits mean that widespread layoffs are already underway.

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