Uruguay: Teachers hold classes in the streets amid budget demands from the sector

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In Uruguay, psychology teachers have taken their classrooms to the streets in protest, demanding increased funding for the education sector. The measure was prompted by overcrowded classrooms, a shortage of teaching staff, and a lack of basic supplies such as chairs and tables. Educators warn that current conditions severely hinder the quality of instruction and student well-being. While the government has proposed a 1.8% budget increase, the university community is demanding a 52% rise to meet urgent infrastructure and staffing needs.  #teleSUREnglish #UruguayEducationCrisis #StreetClasses #BudgetDemand #UniversityProtest #PublicEducationRights #TeachersMobilize

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00:00Meanwhile in Uruguay, psychology teachers hold classes in the streets amid budget demands from the sector.

00:06Teachers explained that the measure was taken because classrooms are not large enough to accommodate the student population,

00:13as well as the lack of teaching staff.

00:16They also raised alarms about the problems of teaching classes in the classrooms,

00:21given the demand for essential supplies, such as chairs, tables, among other things.

00:26The government is only offering a 1.8% increase, while the university community is demanding a 52% budget increase.

00:43Training in psychology requires close contact, guidance, the teacher being there during practicals, five students, six students.

00:51Today we have a lot, or sometimes we don't have the possibility to generate practical training.

00:55That creates a backlog in students, will we be able to open under these conditions next year?

01:00What happens if the psychology department doesn't open next year?

01:04These are the concerns we have.

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