Springfield Public Schools laid off 27 teachers. These mid-year layoffs occurred in January 2026. The cuts resulted from a new union contract. This contract included a retroactive 4% pay increase. Teachers and students faced significant grief and uncertainty.
https://lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/education/2026/02/16/what-the-heck-just-happened-springfield-teachers-navigate-uncertainty-grief-in-midyear-layoffs/