| Positions Cut |
2009-2010
|
2010-2011
|
| Core subject classroom teachers |
37% of districts
|
61% of districts
|
| Art/music/physical education teachers |
13
|
33
|
| Foreign language teachers |
7
|
19
|
| Special education teachers |
10
|
23
|
| Teacher/aides/assistants |
36
|
59
|
| School secretaries |
16
|
25
|
| School librarians |
10
|
19
|
| School nurses |
4
|
8
|
|
Maintenance/cafeteria/transportation staff
|
25
|
41
|
| Central office/administration |
23
|
37
|
| Other |
10
|
24
|
|
Source: AASA. Cliff Hanger: How America's public schools continue to feel the impact of the economic downturn. (April 2010)
Percent of districts reporting they will cut positions for the 2010-11 school year.
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Published October 7, 2010. © 2010 Center for Public Education.
This study was written and researched by Jim Hull, Center for Public Education's Senior Policy Analyst.