What’s the Real Story Behind Mexico’s Early End to the School Year? A Confidently Wrong Podcast Special Edition
Authorities said the change responds to high temperatures and World Cup scheduling, while some states and parents questioned the need.
- On May 7, the Secretary of Public Education announced the school year will end June 5, nearly a month earlier than planned, to accommodate high temperatures and the World Cup.
- While Mario Delgado did not mention the World Cup in his video announcement, education chiefs in Mexico City and 31 states unanimously agreed to the calendar overhaul following requests from 10 states and the largest teachers' union.
- Jalisco's Government, led by the Citizens' Movement, stated it did not request the changes, arguing that the SEP adjustments negatively impact "the learning of girls, boys and teenagers and for the organization of families."
- President Claudia Sheinbaum noted the proposal was made "principally for the World Cup," though she cautioned the decision had not been finalized; Estadio Akron in Jalisco will host four matches.
- Some commentators questioned the necessity of ending school early, noting Mexicans previously watched World Cup games during communal breaks at school rather than suspending the academic calendar.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities decided Monday to reverse the controversial proposal to move up the end of the school year to June 5 due to the World Cup, among other reasons…
What’s the real story behind Mexico’s early end to the school year? A Confidently Wrong podcast special edition
Much of Mexico was taken by surprise this past week when Education Minister Mario Delgado notified the nation that the school year would end 40 days early — resulting in 28 days of missed classes. The reasons given: “the World Cup and an unprecedented heat wave.” Neither reason makes any logical sense, and parents, teachers and just about everyone (except the kids, perhaps) were left angry, confused and stressed out. On Friday, President Sheinba…
Mexico ends school term early ahead of World Cup
Mexico canceled the last 40 days of the school calendar over an incoming heatwave and disruptions caused by the men’s soccer World Cup, potentially risking the prospects of tens of millions of children whose education was already upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. The state of schooling in the country remains weak: The average number of education years in Mexico is significantly fewer than comparable countries in Latin America, which themselves t…
It is suggested that the school is adaptable to any priority, even in a country where education should be an absolute priority. Is there a worse sign?
Mexico cancels plan to cut school year after World Cup backlash
The World Cup kicks off June 11 in Mexico City as the national football team faces South Africa in the opening match. (EPA Images pic) MEXICO CITY: Mexico cancelled plans to shorten its school year ahead of the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think tanks and local authorities, a government source told AFP Monday. On Friday, education secretary Mario Delgado unexpectedly announced the school year would end about 40 days early, o…
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