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Boston Public Schools Cuts Over 560 Positions Due to Budget Crisis

Boston Public Schools faces a fiscal crunch with over 560 positions cut.

By The Daily Boston · Published July 24, 2026

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Boston Public Schools faces a fiscal crunch with over 560 positions cut including 265 teaching and 161 paraprofessional roles due to school closures and enrollment decline according to item 12.

The city's FY26 budget increases education funding by $54 million adding $10 million for inclusive practices and $4 million for multilingual learner support according to item 12.

Boston and state education officials reached a deal to avoid receivership and underperforming labeling agreeing to hire an independent safety auditor and a problem resolution coordinator by August and September 2026 according to item 12.

Sources: perplexity-sonar.

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bostonglobe.com · Education

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