March 18, 2011 | 10:39 AM | By Anna
LIFO angst, Wisconsin Ave NW
“LIFO” stands for “Last In, First Out“; the acronym (in this case) refers to rules which determine which teachers get laid off, and in what order, based on seniority.
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