Overview and Key Details
Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP), announced that over 140 million free textbooks (LTG) of the New Mexican School (NEM) for the 2025-2026 school year have been delivered to all federal entities. These textbooks will benefit more than 24 million students in both public and private basic education institutions nationwide, from pre-school to high school.
Textbook Distribution in Michoacán
During the handover event in Michoacán, alongside Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedoya, Delgado Carrillo distributed 100,000 purépecha-translated textbooks to the indigenous community of Cheranástico in Paracho. This initiative supports more than 947,000 basic education students in Michoacán.
Importance of Purépecha Language
Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedoya emphasized that the LTG are crucial for preserving the purépecha language. He acknowledged the commitment of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and the SEP’s efforts in fulfilling educational objectives for the current administration.
Content of New Textbooks
Delgado Carrillo highlighted several textbook series that promote community projects, traditional games, and cultural knowledge from pre-Hispanic Mexico. These include:
- Community Projects
- Multiple Languages
- School Projects
- World Mapping
- No Recipe for Teachers (to strengthen teaching practice and promote teacher autonomy)
Support and Recognition
Michoacán’s Secretary of Education, Gabriela Molina Aguilar, praised the state’s strong support from the President of Mexico and the educational transformation led by Delgado Carrillo.
Distribution Details in Michoacán
The SEP’s distribution plan in Michoacán covers approximately 11,200 basic education schools. It includes nearly 100,000 textbooks dedicated to indigenous education. For the 2025-2026 school year, 947,511 basic education students will benefit from 6.3 million new textbooks.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Mario Delgado Carrillo? He is the Secretary of Public Education (SEP) in Mexico, responsible for overseeing educational policies and programs.
- What is the significance of these free textbooks? The LTG ensure that over 24 million students have access to quality educational materials for the 2025-2026 school year, promoting cultural preservation and enhancing teaching practices.
- Why are purépecha-translated textbooks important? These textbooks help maintain and revitalize the purépecha language, an indigenous language spoken by communities in Mexico.
- What textbook series are included in the new NEM? The new textbooks feature series like Community Projects, Multiple Languages, School Projects, World Mapping, and No Recipe for Teachers, all aimed at enriching the educational experience.
