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Puerto Rico’s education system is collapsing, and it’s not an accident.

In this episode of Existential Static, we break down the brutal truth of what’s happening inside classrooms across the island. We talk about shuttered schools, underpaid teachers, rising tuition at the University of Puerto Rico, and the emotional toll of watching entire communities lose access to education.

We also get into PROMESA, the U.S. imposed Fiscal Control Board that prioritizes Wall Street profits over public services, forcing cuts to schools and universities while investors get paid.

But this isn’t just about loss, it’s about resistance.

We highlight the grassroots efforts fighting back. Community learning centers, tutoring networks, student strikes, and local organizations keeping education alive when the government won’t.

Because education isn’t just about books, it’s about survival.

Topics Covered:

• School closures & teacher migration
• The University of Puerto Rico crisis
• PROMESA and austerity cuts
• Privatization and corruption in education
• Community-driven educational resistance

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