Newberg Teachers Association highlights 39 resignations impacting student education

The Board of Education meeting on June 10, 2025, featured a significant address from Stacy Moran, president of the Newberg Teachers Association (NTA), who highlighted the alarming trend of teacher resignations within the Newburgh and Large City School District. Moran reported that 39 NTA members have resigned this school year alone, contributing to a total of 114 educators and teaching assistants who have left the district over the past two years.

Moran emphasized the impact of these resignations on students and the educational environment, noting that the district has lost essential staff, including psychologists, social workers, and foreign language teachers. She pointed out that despite the loss of 82 teaching positions last spring due to a reported budget gap, the district has since created several high-level administrative positions, raising concerns about prioritization of resources.

At South Middle School, the situation is particularly dire, with nine out of 85 teachers resigning this year and an average of 15 open positions, 10 of which remain unfilled. Moran stressed that these vacancies hinder students' access to quality education, as unfilled teaching positions mean fewer opportunities for individualized attention.

Moran called for a reassessment of the factors driving educators away from the district, urging the board to consider the implications of these resignations on the quality of education in Newburgh. The meeting underscored the urgent need for the district to address staffing challenges to ensure that students receive the support and instruction they deserve.