CPS lays off nearly 1,500 staff amid budget shortfall
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Nearly 1,500 Chicago Public Schools staff received layoff notices due to enrollment shifts and budget issues, with most expected to find positions elsewhere in the district. This is part of ongoing efforts to address a $734 million deficit, with CPS aiming to balance the budget without further layoffs, though challenges remain.
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