# Mothers Protest Lack of Teachers at “José Santos Valdez” Primary School
A group of concerned mothers have taken a stand against the ongoing teacher shortages at the “José Santos Valdez” primary school located in the El Rubí neighborhood of Tijuana. According to the mothers, their children have been left without teachers for over a month, which has significantly disrupted their education since the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
Alexa García, the guardian of a fourth-grade student, shared her frustrations, noting that the absence of teachers has forced parents to step in and organize educational activities to ensure their children do not fall behind. García emphasized that the root of the problem lies not with the teachers, but with the state government authorities who have failed to address the staffing issues despite numerous appeals.
In response to the lack of action, the parents decided to block the entrance to the school on Monday, demanding immediate intervention. The parents have also been frequenting the school for updates, though they have consistently been told to continue waiting as no new teachers have been assigned.
Felicita Mendiola, the grandmother of students in the first and fourth grades, added that the issue has persisted since the end of the 2023-2024 school year. She mentioned that neither the principal—who is reportedly on leave—nor the supervisor has been able to provide clear answers or solutions, despite claims that documentation had been submitted to the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP).
The ongoing teacher shortage has sparked a wave of frustration and uncertainty among parents and students alike, highlighting a broader issue within the educational system in Tijuana.
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# Secondary News: Teacher Shortages Affect More Schools in Tijuana
The situation at “José Santos Valdez” primary is not an isolated case. Multiple schools across Tijuana are facing similar challenges with a significant teacher shortage impacting academic progress.
Just a few miles away, the “Miguel Hidalgo” primary school is dealing with an uproar among parents who have similarly taken to protesting. These parents have also gone to the lengths of barricading the school entrance, demanding that the state address the dire need for educators.
High schools in Tijuana are not immune to these issues either. Recent reports show that secondary school students, especially those in lower-income neighborhoods, are struggling with a lack of qualified teachers. This has resulted in noticeable gaps in fundamental educational skills as students prepare for higher education.
These widespread teacher shortages are prompting calls for the Baja California education authorities to take immediate action to resolve the staffing crisis and ensure that students do not continue to suffer academically.
As the education system in Tijuana faces these ongoing challenges, it is clear that both short-term and long-term solutions are urgently needed to stabilize the situation and restore the quality of education that students deserve.