‘What the heck just happened?’ Springfield teachers navigate uncertainty, grief in midyear layoffs

It was sixth-grade teacher Megan Brown’s prep period when it happened. She was standing outside her classroom at Hamlin Middle School on Jan. 20 when she saw her boss, principal Brandi Starck, walking down the hallway.

Because layoff announcements were expected that day, everyone knew what was about to unfold.

“Am I going to cry?” Brown asked her boss as she approached her door. Starck nodded grimly…

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