NewzThe Dominican Republic officially commenced the 2026-2027 school year on Monday with high-profile events across the country, including an opening ceremony in Santiago led by Vice President Raquel Peña and another in Barahona. Alongside the launch of classes, authorities implemented new measures such as the trial use of transparent backpacks in the Barahona region.
During the opening events, Education Minister Luis Miguel De Camps addressed labor issues by acknowledging teachers' rights to seek demands while asserting that union disputes should not disrupt classroom instruction or deprive students of scheduled teaching hours. Meanwhile, the National Student Transportation System (TRAE) reported that it currently mobilizes between 215,000 and 245,000 students daily using a fleet of 1,871 buses, according to statements made by TRAE director Luis Felipe Cartagena.
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