Education kicks off the 2026-2027 school year with a call for punctuality
The Ministry of Education has formally opened the 2026-2027 school year, marking the beginning of a new academic cycle with the goal of raising teaching standards across the country. The official ceremony, held at the Espejo La Milagrosa Primary School in Santo Domingo East, was attended by President Luis Abinader and the Minister of Education, Luis Miguel De Camps.
Oscar Amargós, Vice Minister of Supervision and Control of Educational Quality, highlighted that the success of this period depends directly on the rigorous compliance with the school calendar. According to the official, the authorities have dedicated the last four months to exhaustive planning to ensure that educational centers are ready to receive students.
Fathers, mothers, and caregivers must take their children to school, because every day counts; every hour of class is fundamental to the learning process.
Oscar Amargós, Vice Minister of Supervision and Control of Educational Quality.
The role of the family in learning
From the perspective of educational authorities, regular attendance from the first day is decisive for achieving the expected academic results. The Ministry of Education has emphasized that the active participation of parents and guardians is an essential pillar not only for promoting attendance, but for fostering comprehensive development in students.
- Focus on strict compliance with the school calendar.
- Optimization of teaching time to maximize academic achievement.
- Strengthening family support as an educational quality strategy.
Despite the challenges that persist in various educational centers across the national territory, the Government maintains its commitment to continuous improvement. With this start of classes, the goal is for the utilization of teaching hours to translate into a more solid and effective education for the Dominican student community.
