Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup after backlash
Summary
Mexico has cancelled its plan to shorten the school year before the World Cup after many people, including parents and local leaders, strongly opposed the idea. Education officials have decided to keep the school calendar unchanged, with classes ending on July 15 and resuming on August 31.Key Facts
- Mexico planned to end the school year about 40 days early because of the World Cup and a heatwave.
- Education Secretary Mario Delgado announced the early end date of June 5.
- The plan faced strong criticism from parents, think tanks, and some local governments.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum called for a meeting to gather feedback and reconsider the plan.
- Officials agreed to keep the school year schedule as usual, ending July 15.
- Mexico Evalua, a think tank, warned the early end would reduce learning time for over 23 million students.
- The World Cup starts on June 11, with Mexico playing South Africa in Mexico City.
- Sheinbaum also promised safe conditions for the games and completion of important public projects.
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