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Basque Education Department Opens Probe Into Alleged Years-Long Harassment of Plentzia Teacher

Officials signal responses will prioritize educational measures for minors.

Overview

  • The Basque Government’s Education Department announced an inquiry into harassment reported by a Plentzia public school teacher at her home.
  • The Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the case, and El Correo reports that roughly 50 local youths could be implicated.
  • According to El Correo, the pattern began eight years ago on Halloween and became a recurring ritual among first- and second-year ESO students.
  • Vice Minister Lucía Torrealday said any disciplinary actions will be educational and may include social work or temporary removal from class after the investigative phase.
  • Fourth-year ESO students held a courtyard gathering and issued a statement backing the teacher, identifying her as Nagore and condemning the harassment.