Mexico to Reassess School Year Change for World Cup

Mexico's government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, will reconsider its decision to end the school year 40 days early on June 5 due to backlash from parents and educational think tanks. The original decision was made in light of a heat wave and the upcoming World Cup, which will kick off on June 11, with Mexico hosting matches alongside the United States and Canada.

The education secretary, Mario Delgado, announced the plan, which would have shortened the academic year, originally scheduled to end on July 15, followed by a six-week vacation until August 31. Sheinbaum stated that officials will meet to gather input from parents and consider options, including maintaining the six-week vacation or starting school earlier.

Two states have already rejected the plan, and concerns have been raised about the impact on students' learning, with an evaluation indicating that 23.4 million students could fall behind in their studies.