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What discrepancies exist between the IBO and DOE's estimates for teacher staffing and costs, and how does this impact class sizes?

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    The Executive Director of Class Size Matters discusses discrepancies between the Independent Budget Office (IBO) and the Department of Education (DOE) on teacher staffing and cost estimates, criticizing the DOE's plan to shrink the teaching force.

    • The IBO's cost estimate for required staffing is significantly lower than the DOE's estimate.
    • DOE plans to reduce the teaching force, which contradicts its claim of complying with legal staffing requirements.
    • Over 4,000 teaching positions have been cut since 2019, a strategy aimed at saving money.
    • This planned reduction in the teaching force complicates future efforts to meet staffing needs, particularly in years 3 to 5.
    • The DOE's lack of transparency and reluctance to invest in teacher pipelines or budgets for class size reduction are highlighted.