Classes resume this Tuesday, January 6, remember the Minerd

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Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (Minerd) reminded that this Tuesday, January 6th, classes resume in all educational centers of the country, as part of the second period of the 2025-2026 school year. The institution urged parents and guardians to ensure students' attendance and punctuality, both in the public and private sectors, from the first day of the restart, in order to make the most of teaching time. The Minerd highlighted that each class hour is key to strengthening learning, reducing educational gaps, and advancing towards a higher quality education.

You can read: Ministry of Education informs school year recess

The school year began last Monday; however, low attendance was recorded in several schools. It is worth remembering that the Government decided to move the celebration of the Three Kings Day to Monday, January 5th.

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