How the teacher shortage in the EU impacting the quality of education
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Children across the EU are returning to school en masse. However, schools in several member states report a lack of teachers to fill their schedules.
Breakdown
- Several EU countries report teacher shortages as the school year begins. 14s
- France, Portugal, and Belgium face significant gaps, especially in core subjects and secondary schools. 19s
- UNESCO says over 90% of shortages are due to teachers leaving the profession. 47s
- Shortages increase workloads and may deter future teachers, risking a cycle of low-quality education. 55s
- Many education systems are providing fewer classroom hours than recommended. 1m 12s