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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Latin American educational system challenges

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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