Schools to close Monday amid student and teacher protests in Greece

In response to ongoing issues in the education sector, including frequent school closures and inadequate online learning provisions, Greek students and teachers are planning large-scale protests. The first of these demonstrations is set for Monday, November 4, when students across the country will boycott classes and participate in organized street protests, with Athens leading the initiative and other cities expected to join.
Students, coordinated by the Athens Student Coordination Committee, have been called to abstain from classes and publicly voice their grievances. They emphasize that their right to education has been compromised by persistent disruptions, which they attribute to poor school infrastructure and frequent shutdowns. Their demands include a call for better educational facilities, measures to prevent closures, and greater stability in the education system.
Teacher unions are backing the students, highlighting the difficulties caused by inadequate infrastructure, health and safety concerns, and fluctuating education policies. Teachers have called for immediate improvements in school conditions and committed to actively supporting students’ demands, citing the need for structural reforms and uninterrupted learning.
The post-pandemic educational landscape in Greece has been marked by ongoing closures and policy changes, disrupting classes and affecting both students and educators. With public attention focused on these issues, the protests aim to push for lasting reforms to stabilize the education system and ensure continuity in learning.