Mexico City — President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified that no final decision has been made on modifying the school calendar of the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP), following a proposal to end the school year early due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and high temperatures.
“It’s a proposal made by [Education Secretary] Mario Delgado, which came from the states themselves and from teachers; there is no defined calendar yet. It’s important that children do not miss classes,” Sheinbaum said during her morning press conference.
The president stated that any potential adjustment aims to balance the World Cup context with the country’s educational and climate needs.
“We also have to consider the school days of children. We’ll wait until a definitive decision is made,” she added, insisting that the SEP has not issued an official resolution.
The proposal has sparked reactions from civil organizations and parent groups, who warn that reducing school weeks could affect the learning of millions of students in Mexico. The possibility of moving up school vacations has also fueled national debate, with organizations citing persistent educational gaps following the pandemic and other factors impacting academic performance.
