Schools Struggle To Fill Classrooms In Venezuela Amid Economic Crisis

The school year in Venezuela is off to a slow start. Classrooms were mostly empty Monday morning as few children arrived for their first day amid the country’s crippling economic crisis. With hyper-inflation gripping Venezuela, most parents cannot afford school supplies or even the food necessary for children to be able focus on class work. Growing issues with public transportation are also making it difficult for children to reach schools. Despite having one of the worst years on record for absences, teachers remain at the schools and are hopeful students will begin showing up. More…