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Start of school year marked by teacher shortage

Açoriano Oriental5 September 2026 at 12:15

The start of the school year is marked by a significant shortage of teachers in the region's schools. This situation has been concerning educational communities and threatens the quality of education offered to students from the very first day of classes.

Teachers' unions play a prominent role in warning authorities about the urgent need to take measures that change this concerning trend. These representative organizations of teachers have been advocating that decisive action is needed to attract and retain professionals in the teaching career.

Among the solutions pointed out by the unions, incentives such as higher salary compensations for teachers stand out. This measure aims to make the profession more financially attractive, especially in areas where the shortage of teachers is most acute.

Beyond salary issues, the unions also advocate for the implementation of housing support for teachers. This proposal aims to address the difficulties many teachers face in finding affordable housing in the regions where they are needed, thus contributing to greater mobility and availability of professionals to teach in different geographic areas.

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