CPS will lay off 760 teachers, cut 5 student nonattendance days in bid to close budget deficit

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date July 15, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Last Updated July 15, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/education/chicago-school-board/2026/07/15/cps-will-cut-teachers-and-five-student-non-attendance-days-as-district-looks-to-close-budget-deficit

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Chicago Public Schools leaders announced drastic plans Wednesday to close the district’s massive deficit, including laying off 760 teachers, 801 teacher aides and 162 central office and citywide staff. The district also plans to freeze spending midyear and furlough staff for five days that students...