The faculty assembly of the Balearic Islands Sports Training Center (CTEIB) has issued a statement refuting recent local publications alleging an internal crisis and malpractice by the management team. In a letter signed by 38 teachers, they assert that the described scenario "does not reflect the reality of the center." The text also expresses displeasure at the attacks received, "which have been given coverage without verification. We regret that unfounded information of this kind compromises the reputation of the center and denounce that all of this does not help to properly address the challenges of education in the Balearic Islands and at the CTEIB." The teachers reaffirmed "their commitment to continue working in an environment of respect and professionalism, far removed from controversies that distort educational work." Allegations against the management

The teachers' response comes weeks after local media published reports of an alleged internal crisis at the school, including complaints from families and grievances about the functioning of the guidance department. The news reports pointed to alleged irregularities in the support provided to certain students and questioned the management of the administration and the response from the regional government. According to these reports, the Regional Ministry of Education had opened an investigation or initiated inquiries following the complaints, in a context that some described as tense within the school community. Given the media attention, the teachers wanted to speak out to refute the disseminated account and offer their version of events, with the intention—they say—of providing context and defending the work carried out at the CTEIB (Balearic Islands Center for Teacher Training).

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The Ministry of Education will urgently repair the stairs at the Joan Alcover Secondary School in Palma after structural problems were identified that could endanger students and staff. The stairs connect the first and second floors and are one of the main access points to the school, with more than 600 users daily. The visit by Minister Antoni Vera comes after complaints from teachers and students, who have even called a strike for February 11. The government has already put out to tender an emergency intervention scheduled for the beginning of the month, although a completion date has not yet been set. The school administration has restricted the use of the affected section and is warning of the need to avoid overcrowding, while technicians analyze whether the structure needs to be reinforced. Possible causes of the cracks include nearby construction work, the installation of the elevator, and a former air-raid shelter. In addition, students are requesting improvements such as higher handrails and safer conditions in the playground.

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