### Tijuana: Mothers Block School Over Teacher Shortage
In Tijuana’s Villas de Baja California neighborhood, parents from the California and Insurgentes elementary schools staged a blockade due to an ongoing teacher shortage. This issue has persisted since the previous school year.
Cinthya Cervantes, one of the affected mothers, disclosed that two morning classes and one afternoon class have been without teachers. Authorities have even warned that no additional substitute teachers will be provided.
Another protesting mother mentioned that a teacher, who has been on leave for the last four months of the previous school year, holds positions in both shifts. Following a previous protest, the Education Department assigned a temporary teacher for the last two months of classes, but they did not return due to unpaid wages.
“This is the second time we’ve taken this action. Last year, it lasted two weeks before we were sent teachers. Now, we’ll see how long it takes for them to respond,” said Cervantes.
The protesting parents emphasized their understanding that teachers need to be paid and expressed their support for those who declined to continue working without compensation. They urged the Education Department to fill the vacant positions and ensure that teachers receive their due wages.
“We want teachers to be paid so they can commit to their roles. Funds should be allocated as intended, without being misdirected, to settle the teachers’ dues since they can’t work for free,” they firmly stated.
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**Tijuana Teacher Protests Continue Due to Unpaid Salaries**
Teacher strikes in Tijuana have become increasingly common as more educators demand their overdue wages. According to recent reports, groups of teachers have blocked key areas, such as the border crossing at San Ysidro, to draw attention to their plight. This has caused significant disruptions for commuters and highlighted the urgency of the situation.
The federal government has promised to address the issue, but delays in wage payments continue to frustrate teachers, pushing them to take more drastic measures. The Secretary of Education has faced mounting pressure to resolve these issues promptly to prevent further educational disruptions in the region.
As protests and blockades become a frequent occurrence, the community hopes for a swift resolution to ensure that students receive the education they deserve and teachers get the compensation they have earned.