California public schools lost 382,000 students in eight years and added 41,000 staff who don’t even teach.

California public schools lost 382,000 students in eight years and added 41,000 staff who don’t even teach. Lower enrollment, lower scores, more overhead. Not exactly a winning formula. Sick of administrative bloat? Join us: https://t.co/kdxp21vyuW https://t.co/Cv037ZJJbZ

— Garry's List (@garryslist) October 30, 2026