Here’s Why So Many School Teachers And Aides Are Getting Laid Off In NJ

As children head back to class, school districts throughout New Jersey continue to lay off staff and cut jobs over rising costs and tightening budgets.

By: Anthony Orlando

Outlets: New Jersey Urban News

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 548

Last Updated: 2 days, 2 hours ago

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Local teachers and classroom aides continue to face mass layoffs as New Jersey enters the new school year. In August, 140 teacher aides at South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools were replaced by people who were new to the district, NJ.com reported.

This is the latest in a series of mass layoffs throughout the state’s public school system. In May, Paterson Public Schools approved an $851 budget that laid off 89 people, including 39 teachers and …

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