Bolivian Schools to Conclude Year in December Amidst Recovery Efforts

Bolivian students can expect to finish their school year in early to mid-December, according to the Minister of Education, Erick Sanjinés. The exact end date will vary by region, as the country works to recover lost academic time. Over 50 days of nationwide blockades in May and June significantly disrupted classes in several departments, particularly in the western regions, as well as Cochabamba and Chuquisaca.

Sanjinés assured the public that the Ministry of Education is committed to fulfilling the required 200 days of schooling, as mandated by Ministerial Resolution 001/2026. This resolution allows for educational calendars to be adjusted based on the specific circumstances and challenges faced in each region. Efforts are underway to recuperate content and normalize the academic schedule that was affected by the prolonged protests.

The minister emphasized that the final dates are still being assessed, taking into account the progress made in different areas to compensate for the disruptions. The goal is to ensure that students receive the necessary education despite the significant setbacks caused by the blockades earlier in the year.

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The classes are going to end during the first or second week of December, we are still measuring this and it all depends on the efforts being made in some cases to recover content and try to normalize what we have seen harmed during the 53 days of conflict.