ADP teachers initiate protests in Neiba and Higüey

ADP teacher strikes Dominican Republic education school year 2026-2027 Apmae

The Dominican Association of Teachers (ADP) has initiated protest measures ahead of the 2026-2027 school year in several regions. In Neiba, the local ADP branch has instructed teachers to skip Ministry of Education training workshops and instead remain at their schools only until late morning, citing unresolved demands regarding infrastructure and teacher evaluations.

In Higüey, the ADP has announced a series of concentrations at various schools scheduled from August 26 to September 2. The union also plans to maintain a schedule where teachers are present in classrooms without students until 11:00 AM. These actions follow the expiration of a 36-hour deadline given to educational authorities to respond to union demands.

The Federation of Parents, Mothers, and Friends of Schools (Apmae) in Higüey has formally challenged these measures. While acknowledging the teachers' right to organize, Apmae issued an injunction against the ADP, arguing that suspending teaching activities violates the constitutional right to education and harms students.

Entities

Asociación Dominicana de Profesores · Federación de Asociaciones de Padres, Madres y Amigos de la Escuela · Higüey · Ministerio de Educación · Neiba

Claims

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Teachers in Neiba are instructed to register attendance at their centers but leave around 10:30 or 11:00 AM. www.campesinodigital.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Federation of Parents, Mothers, and Friends of Schools (Apmae) formally demanded that ADP Higüey cease teaching suspensions. dominicanaaldia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] ADP Higüey scheduled teacher concentrations at various schools between August 26 and September 2. www.diariolibre.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] ADP Neiba has called on teachers to skip Ministry of Education training workshops until demands are met. www.campesinodigital.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Apmae argues that teacher strikes violate students' fundamental right to education under the Dominican Constitution. dominicanaaldia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] ADP Higüey will maintain a schedule where teachers remain in centers without students until 11:00 AM. www.diariolibre.com

Sources

ADP de Neiba desafía jornada del Minerd ; llama a docentes a no asistir a talleres antes del inicio del año escolar en Bahoruco. [www.campesinodigital.net]

4 days ago

Apmae intima a la ADP en Higüey a no suspender la docencia [dominicanaaldia.com]

4 days ago

ADP Higüey anuncia nuevas concentraciones y mantiene jornada docente sin estudiantes [www.diariolibre.com]

5 days ago