CPS could lay off 760 teachers in latest effort to close budget deficit
Chicago Public Schools headquarters. The district laid off 162 people last week in order to help close its budget deficit.
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National story. 7 articles from 5 sources. Updated Jul 16, 2026.
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2 sourcesCPS will lay off 760 teachers and cut 5 student non-attendance days as district looks to close budget deficit
CPS lays off 162 employees as it works to close budget deficit for 2026-27 school year
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2 sourcesCPS could lay off 760 teachers in latest effort to close budget deficit
CPS proposes hundreds of layoffs affecting teachers, aides, furloughs to close $732M budget deficit
Chicago Public Schools lays off 162 employees amid $700 million budget shortfall
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1 sourceChicago Public Schools lays off 760 teachers as officials look to close massive deficit
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2 developments- Jul 13CPS lays off 162 employees as it works to close budget deficit for 2026-27 school year
- Jul 15CPS could lay off 760 teachers in latest effort to close budget deficit
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