# Mexican elementary school teacher shortages

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-elementary-school-teacher-shortages
> Updated: 2026-10-01T22:17:05.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Parents at the Francisco Sarabia Elementary School in Tijuana have locked school gates to protest a prolonged shortage of teachers. The demonstration seeks the assignment of four missing educators, including three classroom teachers and one English teacher, which has left students in several grades without regular instruction.

Protesters claim the issue has persisted for years due to administrative failures and a lack of payment for interim teachers. Some parents have alleged that vacancies remain unfilled due to “political maneuvering within the educational system.” Despite approaching authorities such as the Institute of Educational and Pedagogical Services (ISEP) and the Unit of the System for the Career of Teachers and Professors (Usicamm), parents report receiving no effective response and have threatened to keep the school closed until a solution is provided.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Tijuana parents lock elementary school over teacher shortage

Parents in Tijuana have locked the Francisco Sarabia Elementary School to protest a multi-year shortage of teachers affecting several grade levels.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tijuana-parents-lock-elementary-school-over-teacher-shortage

### 2026-09-04: Parents block San Luis Potosí elementary school over staff shortages

Parents in San Luis Potosí are protesting at the José Toribio Sánchez Torres elementary school, demanding the return of staff and immediate coverage for teacher vacancies.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parents-block-san-luis-potos-elementary-school-over-staff-shortages

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Cite as: Mexican elementary school teacher shortages. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-elementary-school-teacher-shortages