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Why U.S. public schools are laying off staff after years of pandemic hiring

U.S. public schools are facing a major budget crunch as federal pandemic relief money runs out and enrollment numbers continue to drop. Many districts added staff during the Covid-era to address urgent needs, but with fewer students and no extra funding, those positions are no longer sustainable. Watch the video above to learn why school districts are being forced to cut staff and what that means for students and communities.

U.S. public schools are facing a major budget crunch as federal pandemic relief money runs out and enrollment numbers continue to drop.

Many districts added staff during the Covid-era to address urgent needs, but with fewer students and no extra funding, those positions are no longer sustainable. Watch the video above to learn why school districts are being forced to cut staff and what that means for students and communities..