Raquel Arbaje teaches moral, civics, and citizenship ethics at a public school in Cristo Rey

The initiative is part of the strengthening of values education promoted by the Ministry of Education.

Santo Domingo.- First Lady Raquel Arbaje gave a class on Morality, Civics and Citizen Ethics to fourth-grade students from the Padre Eulalio Arias School, located in the Cristo Rey sector, as part of the strengthening of values education promoted by the Ministry of Education.

During the meeting, the First Lady addressed issues related to coexistence, respect, civic responsibility, and the importance of ethical values in daily life, highlighting that education in morals and civics contributes to the formation of better citizens and a more just and supportive society.

“Ethics is the compass we have within us, to know if what we are doing is good or bad”, explained Arbaje.

Likewise, he shared with the basic level students reflections on the importance of teamwork, bearing in mind that family comes first, then school and the community. The first lady stated that it is essential to know, respect, and protect the Dominican Republic as the home of all. The students actively participated during the teaching, sharing their concerns and opinions about the importance of teaching this subject.

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“Listening to them attentively, answering their questions, and reflecting together is a fundamental part of education. In each girl and each boy, the person they will be tomorrow is being formed, and that process begins with simple gestures and values that are lived every day,” indicated Arbaje.

This visit by the First Lady and other public officials took place shortly after President Luis Abinader, also offered a class on the same topic at the Germán Martínez High School, in a visible effort by the highest authorities to directly support the initiative.

About Morality, Civics and Citizen Ethics

The subject of Morality, Civics, and Citizen Ethics is part of the curriculum at all levels of the pre-university education system, both public and private, starting from the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, following the approval of Ordinance 02-2025. This measure is part of the Government's efforts to strengthen values and responsible citizenship education, and responds to the commitment to a comprehensive education that strengthens civic values, promotes coexistence, and prepares students to be positive agents in society.

As part of this subject, the Ministry of Education launched last November the youth volunteer program Agentes al 100, created so that students can put into practice what they have learned in Moral, Civics and Citizen Ethics.