The Minister of Education does not rule out bringing the start of classes forward to February: “It is an alternative”

The Minister of Education, Raúl Figueroa, did not rule out that the start of classes in 2021 will be in February, stating that “it is an alternative.”

In an interview with Meganoticias Conecta, the head of the Mineduc pointed out that the entrance to classes for next year “It is an issue that is still being analyzed, taking the opinion of the different actors of the educational system. We do not rule out that classes have to start a little earlier than traditionally happens. Classes generally leave on March 4 and we believe that advancing the entry of classes is a measure that could be convenient, but it is not resolved“.

Regarding the possibility of starting in mid-February, he indicated that “it is an alternative, here we must not rule out any type of measure that could be of direct benefit to the students next year. At the beginning, a lot of effort will have to be allocated to reinforcing and leveling. “

“This is going to be announced in due time in a timely manner. It also requires a job with a number of educational communities, therefore it is not something that can arrive and be announced without that work previously completed,” he said.

Finally, regarding the closing date of the school year, the Minister of Education stated that “December 23 seems to us to be an appropriate date because it allows us to make the most of November and an important part of December and then in January to allocate it fundamentally to educational planning and the preparation of the establishments for the beginning of the school year of the next year “.