Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup
Summary
Mexican officials proposed ending the school year a month early to ease travel during the FIFA World Cup, which Mexico is co-hosting. This plan led to criticism from parents, business groups, and some local governments, causing President Claudia Sheinbaum to say the decision is still under review.Key Facts
- Mexico, the US, and Canada will jointly host the FIFA World Cup from June 11 to July 19.
- Education Secretary Mario Delgado announced the school year would end on June 5, earlier than usual, due to World Cup travel and predicted extreme heat.
- The next school year is scheduled to start on August 31, with two weeks of extra learning before then to help students catch up.
- Parents, teachers, and business organizations strongly opposed the early end to classes, citing childcare difficulties and economic concerns.
- Three states, including two hosting World Cup matches, said they would keep the original school calendar.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum called the early school year end a proposal and said the final plan is not yet decided.
- The suggestion reportedly came from teachers’ unions and state education officials, not the central government.
- Mexico is increasing security due to prior cartel violence in some host cities, but officials say the tournament will be safe for visitors.
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