Michoacán Education Secretary Ready to Govern State

As reported by El Universal, Gabriela Molina Aguilar, the current Secretary of Education for Michoacán, has declared her readiness to assume the governorship of the state. This declaration comes after her tenure, which saw efforts to pacify a region previously plagued by educational sector disruptions due to teacher strikes. Molina pointed to significant achievements under Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla's administration, notably a reduction in student dropout rates and the restoration of confidence among educators.

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Estoy lista para ser la primera gobernadora en Michoacán

In an interview, Molina detailed the implementation of the "Plan Michoacán por la Paz y la Justicia," emphasizing education as its core. She cited the "Beca Gertrudis Bocanegra" as the largest scholarship program in Michoacán's history, designed to ensure students remain in school. The Secretary acknowledged the challenges in reforming the education system, which had suffered from unpaid teachers, interrupted school years, and widespread instability.

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La educación es el corazón del Plan Michoacán por la Paz y la Justicia.

To address these issues, Molina outlined a three-pronged strategy: asserting government authority in education, strengthening institutional capacity for schools and teachers, and prioritizing the well-being and fair compensation of educators, aligning with President Claudia Sheinbaum's focus on education. Michoacán now leads the nation in overcoming educational backlog. The most significant hurdle, she noted, was the broken trust between the educational community and the government, which this administration has worked to mend.

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Hay una beca particular que es la Beca Gertrudis Bocanegra, cuyo objetivo es que las niñas, niños y jóvenes estén en las escuelas.

Molina expressed her ambition to lead Michoacán, stating her readiness if the people choose her. She emphasized that the decision rests with the citizens, echoing President Sheinbaum's philosophy of governance "with the people, for the people, and from the people." Molina is confident that she is prepared for the role and envisions herself as the first female governor of Michoacán, a sentiment that resonates with a growing desire for female leadership in Mexican politics.

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Nosotros veníamos de un impago a los docentes, ciclos escolares interrumpidos, una historia de muchos paros y mucha inestabilidad en el sistema educativo.