Budget Deficit Means Fewer Teachers
Posted: January 7th, 2009 | Author: Catherine | Filed under: Privacy / Security | Tags: budget, economy, education, jobs, los angeles, schools, teachers |It is a small news item that may seem typical of the economic climate. Thousands of Los Angeles teachers face the possibility of a job loss:
“…He said at least 2,000 untenured teachers who are on probation or lack certification could lose their jobs if the Legislature can’t find more funds. Administrators could also be laid off or reassigned to schools and classrooms.
The district’s education board will consider Cortines’ request to send layoff notices at its meeting Jan. 13. The layoffs could begin in March.”
link: District: Thousands of LA teachers could lose jobs
The layoffs may resolve the immediate budget deficit. However, there are long term consequences. The quality of the education will be felt immediately and in the long term. The students will be less prepared to continue with their education and that has long term implications. There is no indication when such a large number of teachers will be replaced.
Sir Claus Moser’s quote on education applies: “Education costs money, but then so does ignorance.”.
Catherine Forsythe
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