Italian teacher denounces precarious working conditions in letter to Minister Valditara

An Italian teacher has written an open letter to Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara, denouncing the systemic difficulties faced by precarious educators. The teacher highlights a disconnect between institutional claims regarding teaching continuity and the lived reality of staff.

The letter criticizes the Ministry's allocation algorithm, noting that the current system for assigning external hourly positions (C.O.E.) or hourly posts (P.O.) can prevent teachers from requesting part-time arrangements. The author describes these assignments not as personal preferences, but as essential survival mechanisms for those needing to maintain year-round employment while balancing family responsibilities.