Parents Shut Down Guatemalan School Over Teacher Absenteeism

Parents in rural Guatemala shut down school due to teacher absenteeism. Caserio Chacaquex, a small community in Sacapulas, Quiché, is facing a crisis. Parents are frustrated by the inconsistent attendance of teachers, leading to significant disruption in their children's education. "They get paid monthly, but only show up two or three days a week," said one frustrated parent. The community has taken the drastic step of closing the school until the local education authorities, the CTA, address the problem. The protest highlights the challenges faced by rural communities in accessing quality education.