Brookline Public Schools are planning what the union says are “stunning” cuts to its staff and programming due to a nearly $2.5 million shortfall in its budget, as school districts across Massachusetts grappling with a so-called funding cliff.
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The union’s point of view: Brookline Educators Union President Justin Brown told WBUR’s Amy Sokolow this is not the first time those teachers’ jobs have been on the line during difficult financial times. “We are very disappointed that yet again, the town is trying to balance its books on the backs of educators,” Brown said, adding it’s “ironic” that technology specialists were being targeted given the increased use of computers in classrooms.
Zoom in: Officials plan to offer up to 1,500 stipends to those enrolled in two of the state’s job training programs: the, the stipend amounts could range from $3,000 to $5,000, depending on the length of the program. State officials say the stipends will try to address common barriers to such training, like the cost of child care and transportation.
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