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France's Ministry of National Education announced, one month late, a distribution of resources for the 2026 school year that includes more teacher job cuts than outlined in the draft finance law. Public primary schools will lose 2,229 positions, and middle and high schools over 1,800. The ministry describes this as merely a 'reserve adjustment'.
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A comprehensive evaluation of the Department of Education's Matatag curriculum delivered mixed results: significant learning gains for second graders in 70 pilot schools, but teachers bore the brunt of insufficient support. Released in December by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, the study highlights implementation challenges in the country's major education reform.
Chile's teachers' union criticized the planning for handing over schools to the Armed Forces for Sunday's presidential elections. The guild reported that in some establishments, military personnel arrived early on Friday, disrupting classes. They fear the facilities will not be returned in proper condition on Monday.
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The National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) started a 48-hour strike on November 13, 2025, with protests in Mexico City including attempts to enter the National Palace and setting up a sit-in at San Lázaro. Teachers demand the repeal of the 2007 ISSSTE Law and the 2019 education reform. The federal government responded by reaffirming its commitment to dialogue and highlighting advances in support for educators.
Spain tops the OECD and EU rankings in disruptive school climate indicators, per the TALIS 2024 report. Teachers face noise, disorder, and heavy bureaucratic loads, spending up to 18% of class time on discipline. The government acknowledges the need for better training and reduced administrative tasks.