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Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana
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Global back-to-school economic pressures
5 clusters · 118 sources · last updated
Latest: Spain and Mexico prepare for the 2026-2027 academic cycle
As the 2026-2027 academic year approaches, families globally are navigating rising costs and logistical shifts. In Mexico, inflation has driven notebook prices up by 4.6% and textbooks by 3.5%. In Tamaulipas, the average
Dominican Republic begins 2026-27 school year
16 clusters · 202 sources · last updated
Latest: Caribbean schools face logistical challenges for 2026-2027 academic year
The 2026–27 school year in the Dominican Republic officially commenced on August 24, with President Luis Abinader and Education Minister Luis Miguel De Camps leading opening ceremonies. The academic year is projected to
Mexico youth smartphone regulation
11 clusters · 214 sources · last updated
Latest: Sheinbaum supports restricting cell phone use in Mexican schools
The Sheinbaum administration began a coordinated effort in July 2026 to curb excessive smartphone and social-media use among Mexican children, citing mental-health risks linked to design features such as infinite scroll
Chile school admission reform moves forward
7 clusters · 48 sources · last updated
Latest: Chile updates Carabineros recruitment and SAE school admissions
In early July 2026, the Chilean government announced a reform of the Sistema de Admisión Escolar (SAE) to shift secondary-school placement from random assignment toward merit-based selection. The Chamber of Deputies appr
Cuba education system crisis
2 clusters · 61 sources · last updated
Latest: Cuba faces school uniform shortages for 1.5 million students
As Cuba prepares for the 2026-2027 school year, the education system is facing severe logistical, economic, and structural challenges. Initial reports highlighted a significant teacher deficit of approximately 24,000 sta
Latin American educational system challenges
2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated
Latest: Cuba to begin school year amid energy crisis and shortages
Latin American educational systems are facing diverse operational, financial, and safety challenges during the 2026 school season. Initial reports highlighted economic and environmental disruptions. In Mexico, families