Latin American educational sectors implement climate and seismic protocols

Various educational authorities across Latin America are implementing measures to address environmental, seismic, and administrative challenges.

In Baja California, Mexico, the Secretary of Education has ordered distance learning for all public schools due to extreme heat, with temperatures expected to exceed 46 degrees Celsius in some areas. Meanwhile, in Santa Fe, Argentina, the Ministry of Education has established a protocol to maintain pedagogical continuity during climate-related emergencies, such as the El Niño phenomenon, allowing for up to five days of remote instruction.

In Manizales, Colombia, officials met with school principals to assess physical and emotional impacts following a recent earthquake, focusing on academic calendar adjustments and student well-being. In Venezuela, the National Teacher Training Plan was launched to prepare educators for the upcoming school year, incorporating seismic awareness and socio-emotional support.

Other regional updates include La Rioja, Argentina, announcing mandatory workshops for prospective adoptive families to clarify the legal process, and municipal works in Mexico involving the construction of school shelters and sports areas using participatory budgeting.