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Bolivia: Virtual Classes and Winter Hours Implemented Due to Snowfall
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Bolivia: Virtual Classes and Winter Hours Implemented Due to Snowfall

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Virtual classes have been mandated in Potosí and Oruro, Bolivia, due to heavy snowfall and low temperatures.
  • La Paz has reverted to winter hours for its schools as temperatures drop.
  • The measures aim to protect the health and safety of students and educational staff during adverse weather conditions.

Heavy snowfall and plummeting temperatures have prompted educational authorities in Bolivia to implement remote learning and adjusted schedules. In Potosí, the Departmental Directorate of Education has mandated virtual classes for all schools on Monday, August 24, 2026, to safeguard students and staff.

This decision extends to districts within Potosí experiencing similar weather conditions, prioritizing the well-being of the educational community. Oruro has adopted a comparable approach, with its District Directorate of Education instructing schools to conduct classes virtually under a risk management plan.

Meanwhile, La Paz has reinstated winter hours for its educational institutions starting Monday, August 24. Morning sessions will begin 30 minutes later than usual, and afternoon sessions will conclude 30 minutes earlier, reflecting the ongoing impact of the cold weather on daily life.

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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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