NewzThe 2026-2027 school year for public schools in the Dominican Republic officially began today. The start of the academic term is taking place against a backdrop of significant logistical and labor-related challenges affecting the national education system.
Key issues impacting the commencement of classes include ongoing protests by teaching staff and concerns regarding a persistent deficit of classrooms. Additionally, the start of the year is complicated by the fact that some school facilities remain under construction or renovation, alongside reported discrepancies in official enrollment figures.
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