Philadelphia’s proposed budget cuts would trim staff at nearly every school
Philadelphia's school district proposes cutting 340 staff positions to address its budget deficit, with nearly every school affected. The cuts disproportionately impact certain neighborhoods and schools that previously received extra funding.
Philadelphia's school district plans to cut 340 staff positions to reduce its budget deficit. The cuts will affect nearly every school, with some suffering more than others. Schools in West and Southwest Philadelphia and Kensington will receive the deepest cuts. The district will cut around 149 teachers, 23 counselors, 119 climate staff, and 47 other support staff. The cuts are not yet finalized and may change after principals finalize their school budgets. Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a rideshare tax to potentially avoid the staff reductions, but it requires City Council approval.
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