More than 100 teachers are set to lose their jobs in the middle of the school year amid layoffs in a New Jersey school district, leaving parents worried about an impending crisis for students.
Montclair Public Schools officials said Friday the teachers are being let go at the end of 2025 because of a $19.6 million budget shortfall.
“How did this happen?”
More than 150 staff members this week received notice that they were being let go or reassigned.
“I think most parents in this community have been going through a few emotions, frustration, anger. How did this happen?” Corey Pierson, a parent, said. “I have one kid here at Hillside and two others in the district.”…