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Several teachers in Ann Arbor, Michigan will be affected by upcoming layoffs after the school district announced significant cuts to staff at all schools in the area. The cuts are due to a significant budget deficit in the Ann Arbor School District. The school district is dealing with a $25 million budget deficit, and the changes will allow the district to be in compliance with state requirements set by the Michigan Board of Education. Parents and students have expressed strong opposition to the layoffs, and the school district has held and will continue to hold community town halls regarding the issue. Community members stated that cutting teachers negatively affects students and will hurt student outcomes. Community members have proposed that the school district cut programs or sell assets in order to reduce spending, rather than cut teachers and staff.