More than 1.5 million Cuban students, from preschool to pre-university, including special and vocational schools, will begin the school year on September 1st. Naima Ariatne Trujillo, head of the Ministry of Education (MINED), announced today at a press conference.
The minister noted that the sector is entering this school year immersed in an improvement process. Which includes updating study materials, and in this regard, she emphasized that new textbooks will gradually arrive throughout the country.
She also stated that textbooks are important for learning. At the same time, methodological tools and guidelines must contribute to a better development of the 2025-2026 academic year.
She commented that notebooks and pencils are guaranteed for students, while teachers will be provided with the resources for their teaching work.
Regarding uniforms, Trujillo stated that, given the production difficulties, their distribution has now been prioritized for students who will begin preschool, fifth, and seventh grades, while other levels of education will be benefited later.
MINED officials emphasized that to date, the implementation of the maintenance or repair plan for educational centers has not been completed. Although there has been notable progress in such actions in the territories.
Also discussed at the press conference was the need to efficiently address the teacher shortage. With the western region being the most affected in this regard.
The role of the family in the success of the new school year was emphasized. Other representatives from the various MINED structures attended the meeting.
With information from the Cuban News Agency
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