Chicago lays of 760 teachers and 801 aids

https://www.wbez.org/education/chicago-school-board/2026/07/15/cps-will-cut-teachers-and-five-student-non-attendance-days-as-district-looks-to-close-budget-deficit

This is so crazy, and they are planning to furlough teachers for 5 days a year when students aren’t there. These are planning days, PD days, and more. All requiring work with no pay and leading to a 2% salary cut.

I’m currently pursuing my degree in math education, I always thought teaching of all things would be a more stable job. But with cuts like these happening across the country is that really true? Is pursuing a degree to teach worth it if I won’t be able to find a job?