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Elda and Petrer Demand Public Education: "We've Had Enough"

Teachers, families, and students intensify pressure on the Ministry of Education with a massive demonstration.

Generic image of a protest in a Mediterranean town square.
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Generic image of a protest in a Mediterranean town square.

Teachers, families, and students have taken to the streets in Elda and Petrer to support the indefinite strike for Valencian public education, called since May 11th.

The mobilization, reflecting growing discontent within the educational community, traversed several key points in both towns. The Elda AMPAS association estimates participation between 3,500 and 4,000 people.
The march started from the Petrer bus station, crossed Gran Avenida, and concluded at Elda's Plaza Castelar. During the route, attendees marched with whistles, pots, and musical instruments like flutes, chanting slogans in defense of public education such as "lower ratios, higher quality" or "decent working conditions for teachers".
Among the demands was also the call for the resignation of the Minister of Education, Carmen Ortí, visible in both banners and chants. One of the most significant images was that of a girl holding a sign with the message: "Madam Minister, my education is not to be played with".
Key demands from teachers focus on reducing class sizes, improving salaries, and increasing staffing. "In Elda, we have classes with 27 and 28 students in primary, with great diversity, and teachers cannot provide adequate attention," stated Carlos Vicente, president of the AMPAS association.
Institutional representatives also attended the demonstration. From Elda, the mayor, Rubén Alfaro; the councilor for Education, María Gisbert; and councilors José Antonio Amat and Fernando Gómez were present, along with regional deputy Charo Navalón. Petrer was represented by the mayor, Irene Navarro, and the councilor for Education, Patricia Martínez.
The educational community insists this is an unprecedented mobilization in recent decades. "We've had enough. Schools need resources to ensure adequate student performance," declared Vicente.
Protests also extended to other municipalities in the Medio Vinalopó region. In Monforte del Cid, another demonstration took place, marching from the school to the Town Hall Square. Municipal sources estimate around 150 participants. Under slogans like "Public education is built by all of us," the event gathered teachers, students, families, and institutional representatives, including the mayor Juan José Hernández.

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