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NJ Schools Cut Jobs, Programs Amid Soaring Costs
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North Jersey schools grapple with skyrocketing health insurance premiums, special education costs, and a nationwide teacher shortage, leading to massive job cuts and program eliminations. Districts like Paterson, Hackensack, and Ridgewood are slashing positions, while smaller schools like Westwood and Ridgewood trim a few. The real fix, experts say, lies in addressing expense-side explosions beyond local control, not just more state aid.
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