The province of Holguin concluded the 2025-2026 school year with favorable results at all levels of education. Despite taking place in a complex context where priorities included reorganizing the school network. Curriculum adjustments, and ensuring adequate teacher coverage.
Luis Felipe Batista Rodríguez, the sector’s general director in the province, told CNA that the school year was affected by adverse weather and energy factors. Including the impact of Hurricane Melissa on the eastern region and difficulties associated with the fossil fuel shortage. Despite these challenges, the year ended with positive indicators.
The evaluation methods implemented allowed for the passing of all students and the achievement of essential objectives. The basic content was taught, and the remaining content was addressed. Covered in the next grade through a corresponding re-evaluation of the program.
In twelfth grade, alternative pathways to higher education were implemented for students taking entrance exams. Based on academic performance, systematic evaluation throughout the three years of pre-university studies. And final exam results, students were assigned available majors, he explained.
Regarding the educational sphere, the focus on sovereignty was reinforced by promoting values. Such as solidarity and teamwork through collaborative projects with institutions like the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
He also noted that among the main initiatives undertaken, which will continue in the next academic year. It is an energy program aimed at installing solar systems in the homes of educators and schools. In line with the national policy for energy transition.
Batista Rodríguez reported that preparations are already underway for the next academic year. With the continuation of the Third Improvement of the system. Validated by the Central Institute of Pedagogical Sciences and yielding favorable results in international research and events.
During the 2025-2026 school year, Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in Cuba on October 29th. It caused damage to several schools in Holguin province. Including more than ten with total or partial roof collapses, forcing a temporary relocation to other facilities.
Also the fuel shortage that began in February prompted organizational adjustments at various levels of education. Including schedule modifications, the implementation of distance learning modalities. And curriculum adaptations to ensure the continuity of the teaching process according to the specific needs of each region.
In terms of energy, more than 300 educators across the 14 municipalities received photovoltaic systems. As part of a national program for workers in state-funded sectors with outstanding results. Special education schools, such as La Edad de Oro and the Haydée Santamaría center for autistic children. Also benefited from the program to ensure the continuation of their operations.
The new school year in Holguin will maintain its emphasis on quality teaching. Incorporating computer tools, developing educational films with support from the Computer and Audiovisual Media Company (Cinesoft). And introducing interactive books designed to facilitate learning.
With information from CNA
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