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Teacher Shortage Affects 24 EU Countries
Politics
24 EU countries face a shortage of teachers; Sweden needs 153,000 teachers; Croatia, Cyprus and Greece did not report a lack of staff.
2024-08-31 13:29:08
Education
Europe
Addressing Teacher Shortages in the EU
Teacher shortages in the EU impact education quality across at least 24 countries. Challenges such as low salaries, job insecurity, and high workloads persist.
Sweden seeks 153,000 teachers by 2035, while Croatia, Cyprus, and Greece face varied situations. The aging teacher population and retirement numbers in Portugal exacerbate the issue.
Gauthier Catteau, a Belgian teacher, left due to long commutes and large class sizes. Strategies include attracting retirees and temporary staff, with an estimated 30,000 new educators required by 2030. Efforts by the European Commission focus on promoting mobility and innovation to address this pressing issue.
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24 EU countries are facing teacher shortages, affecting education; Sweden needs 153,000 teachers by 2035; Croatia, Cyprus and Greece have different situations; Problems include low salaries, job insecurity and high workloads.
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