A major conflict has erupted in Buenos Aires over education policy, sparked by decisions made by the city government. At the center is the "Maestro más Maestro" (M+M) program, aimed at strengthening literacy in primary schools. According to workers, up to 50 teachers have been fired, with many others receiving email notifications with no prior warning. This has caused widespread outrage within the educational community. Concurrently, city authorities have announced the closure of several school sections and even entire institutions, including popular kindergartens in vulnerable neighborhoods. The community has responded with protests, marches, and assemblies to express their disagreement with what they see as part of a broader policy of cuts to public education.
Buenos Aires Education Crisis: Teacher Firings and School Closures
The Buenos Aires government has fired dozens of teachers and announced school and kindergarten closures, sparking protests from an educational community that sees this as part of an austerity policy.