Teachers are quitting their jobs at an alarming rate as working conditions worsen across the country. Each year, about 15,000 to 20,000 educators abandon the profession because of low pay and rising living costs.
Takavafira Zhou from the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe says many teachers face long waits for retirement benefits. Some teachers die before they receive their packages. Science subjects like Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer classes suffer the most from teacher shortages. The union tracks these numbers through monthly reports and data from the Salary Services Bureau when membership dues stop coming in.
Many teachers feel the government targets them unfairly for unknown reasons. Teachers report feeling hurt when blamed despite working hard with limited resources. The government gives teachers little chance to voice concerns about new school programs. Officials impose curricula without proper educational standards or needed teaching materials.
Takavafira Zhou from the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe says many teachers face long waits for retirement benefits. Some teachers die before they receive their packages. Science subjects like Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer classes suffer the most from teacher shortages. The union tracks these numbers through monthly reports and data from the Salary Services Bureau when membership dues stop coming in.
Many teachers feel the government targets them unfairly for unknown reasons. Teachers report feeling hurt when blamed despite working hard with limited resources. The government gives teachers little chance to voice concerns about new school programs. Officials impose curricula without proper educational standards or needed teaching materials.
