Venezuela to resume classes in earthquake-free zones

Venezuelan schools will reopen on Monday, July 6, in regions that escaped damage from the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. The Ministry of Education announced that classes will resume in unaffected states where infrastructure remains intact, prioritizing student and staff safety while ensuring the continuity of education.

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guarantee the right to education without compromising the safety of students and teaching staff

However, educational activities will continue to be suspended in the areas most severely impacted by the seismic events. These regions, including Caracas and several municipalities in Miranda, Aragua, Falcón, Carabobo, and La Guaira, are still undergoing rescue and recovery operations. The ministry stated that classes in these zones will only resume after rescue efforts conclude and administrative procedures for the current academic year can be determined.

The Ministry of Education has also mandated the inclusion of risk management as a subject in the curriculum, a response to the recent disaster. The academic calendar is being adjusted, with the third and final term set to conclude on July 17. Following this, the remaining stages of the academic year, including evaluations, reporting, and enrollment, will take place, culminating on July 31.

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In these cases, we will wait for rescue efforts to conclude before determining the administrative procedures that must be completed to close the current year.

For the areas affected by the earthquakes, the ministry emphasized that the primary focus remains on providing comprehensive support to the affected communities. This includes ongoing socio-emotional assistance and thorough structural assessments of damaged infrastructure. The ministry extended its condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating earthquakes.

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the priority continues to be the comprehensive care of the communities, socio-emotional support, and the exhaustive review of the infrastructure