LAUSD holding firm on layoffs
Los Angeles schools chief Ramon Cortines Tuesday held tough to his recommendations to lay off thousands of teachers and other staff next year despite angry objections from the school board, parents and employees.George B. Sanchez in the Daily News.
Some $720 million in budget cuts over the next 18 months will not only slice 8,400 jobs but also lead to larger classes and threaten academic gains made in recent years, possibly increasing the district's already high dropout rate, Cortines acknowledged.
"These cuts are not in the best interest of children, but these are our choices," Cortines said. "What I am recommending negatively affects every aspect of this district."
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