Feb 9 β€’ 16:10 UTC πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Students with Pending Subjects and Unpaid Salaries, the Demands Following the Abrupt Closure of a Buenos Aires School

Parents, teachers, and students are protesting the sudden closure of Instituto Formar Futuro in Villa Real, leaving over 300 students without a school and around 50 staff members without jobs.

The abrupt closure of Instituto Formar Futuro in Villa Real, Buenos Aires, has triggered protests among parents, teachers, and students. They gathered in front of the school to express their outrage and desperation, with many voicing that students should not be deceived and emphasizing the urgency of their situation. The school's sudden decision, made in mid-January, left over 300 students without access to their education and approximately 50 teachers and staff without employment.

Rector HernΓ‘n Sotto, who has been in his position for nine years, expressed his anger at the situation but emphasized the need to continue educating students, even outside the school environment. He was surrounded by worried parents and supportive teachers, who all shared a sense of community during the protest. The emotions ran high as the community rallied together to demand accountability and support for the students affected by this unexpected closure.

The implications of this closure are significant as it disrupts the education of many young learners, putting their academic progress and future at risk. Furthermore, the loss of jobs for the teachers and staff adds another layer of distress, highlighting the broader issues of job security and stability in the educational sector in Argentina. This protest not only signifies the immediate concerns of the educational community but also calls attention to larger systemic issues that need to be addressed in Argentine education policy and administration.

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