Milwaukee Public Schools announced job cuts affecting 201 employees. These layoffs are part of a plan to close a $46 million budget gap. The teachers union and parent groups are demanding the district reverse these cuts. They also call for pausing the budgeting process for increased community input. District officials maintain the budget timeline is legally required and does not include classroom teachers.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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