Parents and guardians denounce the shortage of teachers and question the management of human resources in the education system in Brava

According to reports received by our newsroom, the main concern relates to the removal of teachers who were teaching in 5th, 6th, and 8th grades to perform duties or hold positions at the Ministry of Education’s regional office itself, without—according to the complainants—immediate arrangements being made for substitute teachers to ensure the continuity of classes.

The situation is reportedly causing concern among several families, especially because, according to parents who contacted Bravanews, there are classes that have been left without their respective teachers for certain subjects, while students continue to follow the school calendar.

Among the greatest concerns is the case of 8th-grade students, as this is a particularly important year in their academic journey. Parents point out that these students are nearing the end of a cycle and will need to prepare for their respective assessments and exams at the end of the school year.

For parents, the prolonged absence of teachers could compromise the normal educational support for students and create inequalities among students who should have access to the same learning conditions.

“We cannot remove teachers without ensuring they are replaced,” they say.

The complaint reached Bravanews through about a dozen parents and guardians, who say they are concerned about what they consider a situation that requires a swift response from the authorities responsible for education on the island.

According to the reports, the parents do not necessarily question the need for the Ministry of Education’s local office to have staff to perform administrative or technical duties. The main objection relates to how these needs are being met, especially when teachers who were directly involved in instruction are being removed from classrooms without, according to the complainants, an immediate solution to replace them.

Parents argue that any reorganization of human resources must first and foremost ensure that students are not adversely affected.

This concern is even greater for 8th-grade students, since, according to parents, the time lost without classes could have consequences for their preparation for the assessments and exams scheduled for the end of the school year.

In addition to parents and guardians, some teachers have also expressed concern about the situation.

Reports point to a need for better organization in the assignment of teachers, in order to prevent certain schools or classes from being left without teachers while other staff members are called upon to perform duties outside the classroom.

For those raising these concerns, the issue should not be viewed merely as an administrative problem. At stake, they say, is the continuity of the teaching and learning process and, consequently, students’ academic performance.

Parents argue that the Regional Education Office should publicly clarify the situation, specifying how many teachers have been reassigned to other duties, which classes are affected, and what measures are being taken to ensure that teachers are replaced.

The parents who contacted Bravanews state that they expect a solution in the coming days.

According to them, if the situation is not resolved quickly, they are prepared to pursue other avenues to voice their concerns, including reaching out to other entities responsible for the education sector.

Their intention, they say, is to ensure that students have access to the classes and educational support to which they are entitled and that no student is disadvantaged by administrative decisions related to human resources management.

Parents particularly emphasize the situation of 8th-grade students, arguing that, since they are nearing the end of their academic cycle, they should not face prolonged interruptions or gaps in their learning process.

Bravanews will seek to hear from the Ministry of Education’s delegation and other relevant authorities in order to present its position and facilitate a public clarification of the situation.

Meanwhile, the parents and guardians who brought this complaint to our newsroom say they hope a solution will be found quickly, above all to prevent the situation from dragging on and potentially affecting the students’ academic progress.