### Parents Occupy Otay School Demanding Teachers’ Return
In a display of growing frustration over educational disruptions, parents have taken control of the 18 de marzo Primary School in Otay, Tijuana. This protest erupted as a response to the lack of teachers, which has left students without in-person classes for three weeks. Early in the morning, parents, carrying signs in support of their cause, gathered at the school to demand that teachers return to the classrooms. They are urging local authorities to intervene and ensure teachers receive their delayed salaries, arguing that it is unjust for students to suffer due to unresolved payment issues.
Maria del Pilar Chávez Larez, a parent leading the protest, highlighted the urgency of the situation. “We are asking authorities to come to the school and pay the teachers. Many have been waiting for over a year for their payments. It’s unacceptable for our children to be the ones paying the price for this neglect,” she stated.
The blockade at the school will remain until a resolution is reached, with parents hopeful for prompt action from educational authorities. The local Education Delegate, Miguel Ángel Nuño García, confirmed that similar blockades have been initiated by parents at eight primary schools throughout Tijuana, as educators await overdue compensation.
### Additional News on Education Issues in Baja California
**Teachers’ Strikes Spread Across Tijuana Schools**
In a related development, multiple schools in Tijuana have experienced disruptions as more parents express their dissatisfaction with educator shortages. The blockage of Boulevard Independencia has been reported as families push for teachers to be appointed at Telesecundaria 37. This growing trend underscores the mounting pressure on the educational system and the demands from parents for immediate governmental intervention.
**Ongoing Concerns Over Teacher Work Conditions**
Educational institutions, including the School of Teaching and Specialization (ENFT), have also raised alarms over the working conditions of teachers. Students are increasingly worried about the implications these conditions may have on their educational quality and continuity.
**Efforts to Enhance School Security and Efficiency**
Meanwhile, efforts are underway to bolster school security and efficiency in Tijuana. Municipal patrols are slated to integrate GPS and security cameras to improve vigilance around educational facilities. The initiative aims to be fully operational before the year-end, promising enhanced safety measures for students and faculty alike.
**Implications of the Teacher Payment Crisis**
The continued delay in teacher payments not only affects the educators but also poses long-term educational challenges. Parents remain vigilant in their protest efforts, determined to ensure their children receive the education they deserve. As the situation evolves, calls for policy changes and enhanced management of educational funds grow louder in Baja California.