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About 31% of teachers have been absent due to strikes

According to the Ministry of Public Education (MEP), between 31% and 26% of officials were absent during June 18th and 19th due to strikes.

The data reported by the 27 Regional Directoratess shows that on Tuesday there were reports of absences in 1,892 schools, which represents 35% of the total number of educational centers. These institutions reported 43,262 officials, of which 13,765 were absent.

On Wednesday, a total of 2,035 (38%) educational centers sent reports of absences. Of the 42,205 officials reported, 11,145 were absent, that’s equivalent to 26% of the total.

The MEP maintains the call to teachers and administrative staff to stay in the classrooms without affecting the educational service for thousands of students.

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