support staff
Coverage of support staff in the Nexus archive.
- Seattle teachers authorize strike; school year start date in question
The Seattle Education Association voted late Wednesday to authorize a strike. This organization represents approximately 6,000 teachers and support staff within the city. Furthermore, the title indicates that the school year start date is currently a subject of concern.
- Public defenders strike drags on, leaving Bronx and Manhattan clients in limbo
Public defenders in the Bronx and Manhattan continue a strike as negotiations for new contracts drag on, leaving hundreds of attorneys, social workers, and support staff out of court for another week. Clients are left in limbo due to the ongoing labor dispute.
- CBJ reveals finalists for Health Care Heroes Awards
The Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ) has announced finalists for its Health Care Heroes Awards, recognizing healthcare professionals and organizations for their innovative and compassionate work. Over two dozen finalists were selected across categories including physicians, nurses, support staff, and managers.
- Metro Schools Board Passes $1.4 Billion Budget After Heated Debate
The Metro Nashville Public Schools board approved a $1.437 billion 2026-27 budget after heated debate, including a 4% increase but cutting a proposed pre-K site and support staff calendar extensions to fund a $550,000 audit mandated by the Metro Council. Board member Abigail Tylor opposed the budget, criticizing cuts to employee compensation while suggesting alternatives like reducing teacher stipend increases.
- EBR School Board passes budget with pay increases for teachers, bus operators, and support staff
The EBR School Board approved a budget that includes pay raises for teachers, bus operators, and support staff. The decision affects multiple roles within EBR Schools.
- Wildfires rage across Georgia and northern Florida amid severe drought
Wildfires are intensifying in Georgia and northern Florida due to a severe drought. Firefighters and support staff are operating at staging grounds near Nahunta, Georgia, to combat the Brantley Highway 82 wildfire.
- Schools forced to cut back on support for Send pupils in England, poll finds
Over 70% of schools in England have reduced teaching assistants for children with special educational needs (Send) due to a financial crisis, with 81% warning of further cuts ahead. Two-fifths of school leaders report cuts to support staff, exacerbating the crisis.