Luis Miguel De Camps explains how Minerd prepared for the school year

Public schools in the Dominican Republic reopened their doors on Monday following a two-month vacation period, officially launching the 2026-2027 academic year. The Ministry of Education has initiated this new period with a stated focus on foundational learning outcomes and the integration of artificial intelligence.

The official opening ceremony featured an initial ceremonial bell ring to mark the start of classes nationwide. Authorities project a total enrollment of 2,686,971 students across the public school system for this academic term.