**Parents Express Concern Over Teacher Shortages at Forjadores de Baja California Primary School**
Parents of students at Forjadores de Baja California Primary School are expressing concern over the ongoing teacher shortages resulting from unpaid salaries. Since last Tuesday, classes have been halted due to the absence of educators who haven’t received their compensation. Julio César Mendoza Acuña, an afternoon shift teacher, highlighted that another group of parents has assembled at the school premises, urging educational authorities to pay the substitute teachers so they can return to their duties.
Despite the work stoppage, teachers are sending educational materials to students. However, parents like Ariadna López, whose son is in the fifth grade, believe that this situation impacts the students’ learning experience significantly. “My son is about to enter the sixth grade, and the lack of physical presence of teachers is a serious setback,” she stated, emphasizing the difference between receiving assignments remotely and engaging directly with educators.
Parents are attempting to fill the gap by teaching their children, yet many feel unprepared to tackle the new curriculum, which features unfamiliar content. Ariadna called on fellow parents to collaborate with affected teachers to pressure authorities and prevent further educational delays for students transitioning to secondary school.
**In Related News: Education Protests Grow Across Baja California**
In a related development, it has been reported that parents at other schools in Baja California are taking action amidst similar teacher shortages. For instance, parents at the 18 de Marzo Primary School in Otay have taken control of the school to demand the presence of teachers. Meanwhile, frustrated parents have blocked the Independencia Boulevard, demanding instructors for Telesecundaria 37. These actions reflect a growing unrest as parents and communities advocate for their children’s right to education.
These incidents illustrate the broader challenges facing the Baja California education system, underscoring the need for prompt resolution of payment issues to ensure students receive continuous and adequate educational support.