(Reuters) - The state panel that oversees Philadelphia's cash-strapped public schools abruptly canceled a contract with teachers on Monday, despite nearly two years of labor negotiations, saying teachers would have to begin paying for healthcare benefits. The move would free up $43.8 million for the district this school year. Next year, it is facing a $71 million budget shortfall. The system's long-running financial woes have worsened into a full-blown crisis over the past couple years, leading to thousands of layoffs, dozens of shuttered buildings and program cuts. ... via Health News Headlines - Yahoo News Read More Here..
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