The new school year in the EU highlights a critical teacher shortage, particularly in France, Portugal, and Belgium. France reports missing teachers in over half of public schools, with significant gaps in middle and high schools. Portugal faces similar issues, with thousands of classes lacking complete staffing. Belgium's secondary schools are also struggling, especially in Brussels. UNESCO attributes over 90% of the teacher shortage to professionals leaving the field, which exacerbates educational inequalities and affects student learning time. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)