**CNTE Reports Intimidation and Discrimination Against School Official**
The National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE) has brought forward allegations of intimidation and discrimination against members of its organization. Marco Antonio Pacheco Peña, the state leader of the CNTE, cited the case of the director at the Quinta del Cedro Peninsula School as a primary victim. This director allowed teachers to stand in for absent instructors, which reportedly led to confrontations.
Pacheco Peña claims that the general secretary of another education union and some misinformed parents have been removing teachers forcefully and discriminating against the director by denying him entry to the school, both in the morning and afternoon shifts, solely due to his association with the CNTE.
The crux of the issue seems to be the directorial ideology and the teachers’ involvement who are covering classes. This situation, orchestrated allegedly by a zone 58 school supervisor and union leaders, is reportedly unprecedented.
The CNTE has announced intentions to explore various avenues to penalize those responsible for these actions and to protect other educators from similar incidents. They have already logged complaints with the legal department and the Subsecretariat of Personnel Administration of the Ministry of Education. Depending on how these develop, further complaints may be filed with human rights bodies for verbal, physical, and workplace violence.
**Secondary Article: Teachers’ Unrest and Educational Challenges**
In recent events highlighting struggles within the educational sector, a primary school was blocked by parents protesting the shortage of teachers. Such scenarios underscore widespread discontent as parents and educators urge for solutions to staffing crises in schools.
Additionally, teachers at the “José Santos Valdez” primary school joined protests due to no teachers being available, reflecting serious gaps in educational staffing. Educational authorities are under pressure to address these issues thoroughly.
Furthermore, the sector is closely monitoring proposals to replace the USICAMM, which could impact the recruitment and retention of educators significantly. Meanwhile, with various challenges looming—ranging from discrimination reports to staffing shortages—the educational landscape in Baja California demands prompt and effective interventions.
Educators and parents continue to call on authorities to take decisive actions to ensure that schools are adequately staffed and free from discrimination. These challenges, left unaddressed, may hinder the quality and accessibility of education in the region.