The minister reported that the end of the school year will be brought forward and will take place gradually between June 15 and 30, while special education will conclude this May.

Meanwhile, in early childhood education, depending on the decisions made by the country’s leadership regarding workers, different strategies will be implemented to ensure support for working families, she added.

Regarding Higher Education, the head of the sector, Walter Baluja Garcia, reported that this second semester has required a shift to a blended learning model, combining in-person and distance learning, to ensure the continuity of courses under the current circumstances.

He noted that the final years of study have been guaranteed and graduations have already begun in some programs across the country. He added that the academic year is expected to conclude in early July for most programs.

Regarding the university admissions process, he commented that entrance exams will not be administered this year, and the primary factor in determining program placement will be academic performance.

In this regard, he pointed out that the academic year is expected to conclude in the first half of July at most universities, and that practical activities and research projects will continue, although these may be extended due to logistical and other circumstances.

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