https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/dismissal Dismissal en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:19:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/disciplined-for-charlie-kirk-posts-these-teachers-fought-back-and-won/2026/09 Several of them won settlements. But the legal line for punishing teachers over speech remains murky and contested. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:19:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/disciplined-for-charlie-kirk-posts-these-teachers-fought-back-and-won/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/layoff-warnings-hit-thousands-of-school-employees/2026/06 Seven of the nation's 10 largest districts are looking to cut staff as pandemic-era funding runs out and enrollment keeps falling. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/layoff-warnings-hit-thousands-of-school-employees/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-halts-trump-admin-s-layoffs-at-ed-dept-and-other-agencies/2025/10 More than 400 workers at the diminished agency had been told their last day would be Dec. 9. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:38:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-halts-trump-admin-s-layoffs-at-ed-dept-and-other-agencies/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-tells-more-than-250-civil-rights-staff-theyve-been-laid-off/2025/10 The layoffs come just days after the agency began a new round of staff reductions during the shutdown. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:04:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-tells-more-than-250-civil-rights-staff-theyve-been-laid-off/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-offices-will-be-virtually-wiped-out-in-latest-layoffs/2025/10 The U.S. Department of Education is losing about a fifth of its already diminished workforce. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:08:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ed-dept-offices-will-be-virtually-wiped-out-in-latest-layoffs/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/free-speech-lines-blur-for-teachers-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-killing/2025/09 Fallout from teacher reactions to the activist's death led some state officials to threaten to revoke educators' licenses. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:07:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/free-speech-lines-blur-for-teachers-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-killing/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-educators-are-being-fired-for-posting-about-charlie-kirk-is-that-a-problem/2025/09 Many schools lack a shared understanding of how free speech and professional ethics intersect on social media. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:41:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-educators-are-being-fired-for-posting-about-charlie-kirk-is-that-a-problem/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-across-the-u-s-get-suspended-or-fired-over-posts-linked-to-charlie-kirk/2025/09 Teachers face discipline for social media posts following the conservative speaker's assassination. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:00:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-across-the-u-s-get-suspended-or-fired-over-posts-linked-to-charlie-kirk/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-layoffs-on-the-horizon-as-esser-expires-districts-face-tough-calls/2024/06 The Great Recession offers some insight into how staff reductions might play out as ESSER funds expire. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:19:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-layoffs-on-the-horizon-as-esser-expires-districts-face-tough-calls/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-tips-to-help-districts-navigate-educator-layoffs/2024/03 Keep cuts in line with the district's overarching goals, an expert advises. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:28:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-tips-to-help-districts-navigate-educator-layoffs/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-layoffs-are-mounting-how-districts-can-soften-the-blow/2024/03 Layoffs are coming in districts large and small. Here's how district leaders can handle them. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:14:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-layoffs-are-mounting-how-districts-can-soften-the-blow/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-districts-prepare-for-major-staffing-cuts-as-esser-winds-down/2023/08 More than half of district leaders said in a new survey that they may have to cut many of the staff they used COVID relief money to hire. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:15:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-districts-prepare-for-major-staffing-cuts-as-esser-winds-down/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-teacher-was-fired-for-criticizing-her-districts-move-to-ban-a-song-heres-what-to-know/2023/07 A 1st grade teacher in Wisconsin was fired for objecting to her district’s decision to ban a student performance of a song about rainbows. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:52:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-teacher-was-fired-for-criticizing-her-districts-move-to-ban-a-song-heres-what-to-know/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/court-backs-firing-of-teacher-who-refused-to-use-transgender-students-names/2023/04 The appellate court said a teacher seeking a religious accommodation under Title VII caused undue hardship for a school district. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 21:06:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/court-backs-firing-of-teacher-who-refused-to-use-transgender-students-names/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-of-color-are-most-at-risk-in-upcoming-layoffs-report-says/2023/03 They're more likely to be in their first few years of teaching—and let go under seniority-based layoff rules. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:04:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-of-color-are-most-at-risk-in-upcoming-layoffs-report-says/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/educators-opposition-to-censorship-comes-at-a-big-personal-cost/2022/12 A Tennessee teacher and a Louisiana librarian discuss their very public battles against book bans or restrictions on teaching about racism. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:51:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/educators-opposition-to-censorship-comes-at-a-big-personal-cost/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-flood-of-federal-cash-and-then-layoffs-what-gives/2022/04 Some districts are cutting dozens of positions or scaling back programs to account for declining enrollment and inflationary pressure. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:51:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-flood-of-federal-cash-and-then-layoffs-what-gives/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-got-tons-of-federal-covid-money-why-some-are-laying-off-anyway/2022/03 The realities of school district finance is clashing with the mainstream idea that schools are all flush with cash. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:40:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-got-tons-of-federal-covid-money-why-some-are-laying-off-anyway/2022/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-fired-for-lesson-on-white-privilege-loses-appeal/2021/10 Matthew Hawn told students, "white privilege is a fact," and was accused by administrators of breaking the state's teacher code of ethics. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:15:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-fired-for-lesson-on-white-privilege-loses-appeal/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/he-taught-about-white-privilege-and-got-fired-now-hes-fighting-to-get-his-job-back/2021/09 Matthew Hawn is an early casualty in this year's fight over how teachers can discuss with students America's struggle with racism. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:45:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/he-taught-about-white-privilege-and-got-fired-now-hes-fighting-to-get-his-job-back/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/disciplining-educators-how-schools-should-tackle-conduct-concerns-after-the-insurrection/2021/01 School employees and officials in at least eight states have drawn criticism and reprimands following last week's U.S. Capitol insurrection. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:39:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/disciplining-educators-how-schools-should-tackle-conduct-concerns-after-the-insurrection/2021/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/fact-check-what-joe-biden-got-wrong-about-teacher-job-loss/2020/11 President-elect Joe Biden said 666,000 teachers have been laid off during the coronavirus crisis. But the real number isn't as big. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 23:07:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/fact-check-what-joe-biden-got-wrong-about-teacher-job-loss/2020/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-covid-19-is-hurting-teacher-diversity/2020/09 Layoffs that are based on seniority can disproportionately affect Black and brown teachers. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 22:37:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-covid-19-is-hurting-teacher-diversity/2020/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/thousands-of-educators-laid-off-already-due-to-covid-19-and-more-expected/2020/07 The job losses in dozens of school districts so far reflect deep economic strain and mounting challenges for the 2020-21 academic year. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:23:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/thousands-of-educators-laid-off-already-due-to-covid-19-and-more-expected/2020/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-layoffs-upend-life-for-educators-students-and-districts/2020/07 Pandemic-inflicted budget cuts have cost thousands of educators their jobs. Here’s how that’s playing out in five districts around the country. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:23:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-layoffs-upend-life-for-educators-students-and-districts/2020/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-covid-19-budget-cuts-loom-relevance-of-school-librarians-put-to-the-test/2020/07 From California to Pennsylvania, school librarians are on edge as district and school leaders across the country seek ways to cut back expenses amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:31:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-covid-19-budget-cuts-loom-relevance-of-school-librarians-put-to-the-test/2020/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-teacher-i-was-fired-for-being-gay-now-it-cant-happen-to-anyone-else/2020/06 The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling was a victory, but it doesn’t take away the hurt of losing my students in a cold February, writes Brett Bigham. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:34:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-teacher-i-was-fired-for-being-gay-now-it-cant-happen-to-anyone-else/2020/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-the-coming-teacher-layoffs-hurt-schools-and-students-less/2020/05 If budget cuts force pink slips, many districts leaders may be able to protect their most effective teachers, especially in schools where turnover is high. Tue, 05 May 2020 23:26:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-the-coming-teacher-layoffs-hurt-schools-and-students-less/2020/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/heres-how-many-teaching-jobs-could-be-lost-in-each-state-in-a-covid-19-recession/2020/04 There could be an 8.4 percent reduction in the U.S. teaching corps, according to a new analysis by the Learning Policy Institute. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:01:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/heres-how-many-teaching-jobs-could-be-lost-in-each-state-in-a-covid-19-recession/2020/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/nearly-300-000-teacher-jobs-at-risk-if-feds-dont-step-up-big-districts-warn/2020/04 Without federal money, the coronavirus pandemic would create an "educational catastrophe," the Council of the Great City Schools has said. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:57:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/nearly-300-000-teacher-jobs-at-risk-if-feds-dont-step-up-big-districts-warn/2020/04