Teachers at the limit: The most mistreated profession in Latin America
The article is based on the documentary of the Deutsche Welle (DW), "Why Latin American Teachers Are Fleeing the Classrooms." It discusses the severe challenges faced by teachers in Latin America, including physical and verbal aggression, chronic stress, and lack of family support. It highlights the increasing teacher attrition rates due to these issues, exacerbated by overcrowded classrooms and insufficient salaries. The article emphasizes the urgent need for systemic changes to support teachers, such as better working conditions, emotional training, and stronger collaboration between families and schools. The article includes a link to the documentary.
- Publisher
- Maestro CMF
- Year of publication
- 2025
- Region
- Latin America
- Topics
- Respect Right to disconnect and technology Salaries and remuneration Violence and harassment Workload
- Available in
- Spanish, Castilian
- Categories of staff
- Teachers
- Resource type
- Web page