Spanish Government Allows Regional Languages as Teaching Subjects
The Spanish government changed a law. It now allows Asturian and Navaronese teachers to get permanent jobs. This could lead to other regions asking for similar recognition.
The Spanish government is making a new plan. They want to teach Asturian and Aragonese languages in schools. This is a change from only allowing languages with official status. Many teachers in Asturias currently work as temporary instructors. This change is because there was a lack of a specific language teaching qualification.
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Highlights
New Law for Teachers
The Spanish government changed a law to recognize Asturian and Navaronese teachers.
Special Qualification Granted
Teachers will get a specific qualification for their regional languages.
Permanent Positions Possible
This allows teachers to get permanent jobs in schools.
Expanding Eligibility
The change lets regional languages be taught as specialist subjects.
Addressing Temporary Teachers
Over 300 teachers in Asturias will no longer be temporary.