Shortage of Replacement Teachers Disrupts the Education

Mon National Schools in the Mon, Karen, and Tanintharyi regions are facing disruptions in the 2025-2026 academic year due to a shortage of teachers, this is despite a continued rise in student enrollment. An official from within the Mon National School system stated that due to limited financial support and economic hardship, there has been a high turnover of teachers each year, making it difficult to fill vacant positions. “Recently, it has become harder to find teachers. Every year, some leave their jobs because they prioritise their family and well-being over the profession.