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4w ago

Spanish Teachers Demand Action as Survey Highlights Widespread Violence and Disrespect

A new CSIF report reveals over half of public school teachers in Spain face verbal and physical aggression, with educators calling for legal reforms to restore authority and improve conditions.

Alumnos y alumnas de secundaria, realizando un examen en clase bajo la supervisión de su profesor.
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Overview

  • CSIF's latest survey finds that 53% of public school teachers in Spain experience verbal insults and threats, while 11% report physical aggression and 22% cite conflicts tied to social media and mobile phones.
  • Nearly 60% of teachers feel disrespected by students, and 70% believe educational administrations fail to support them adequately.
  • Secondary school teachers and women report higher rates of aggression, with 67% of secondary educators citing a lack of respect from students.
  • CSIF is advocating for a national law to reinforce teacher authority, alongside demands for smaller class sizes, better pay, reduced bureaucracy, and a comprehensive teacher statute.
  • Government negotiations on teaching profession reforms have begun, but CSIF criticizes the lack of concrete measures, with the next meeting scheduled for May 15 and a distant 2027 deadline for implementation.