Collaborative Efforts Advance Education and Well-being
Mario Delgado Carrillo, the Secretary of Public Education (SEP), highlighted that coordinated efforts between the federal government and state governments enable education to progress with actions promoting well-being, teacher development, and students’ emotional support.
Key Achievements in State Educational Programs
- Delgado Carrillo mentioned that federal educational programs have advanced in the states due to the commitment of teachers, local authorities, and students.
- He emphasized that the collaboration between the Mexican government and 32 states has led to significant progress in basic, secondary, and higher education nationwide.
Implementation of the New Mexican School (NEM) and Other Initiatives
The Secretary pointed out that the implementation of the NEM across Mexico, distribution of Becas para el Bienestar (Welfare Scholarships), application of the Nuevo Bachillerato Nacional (New National Baccalaureate), promotion of healthy lifestyle and critical thinking through the Vive saludable, vive feliz (Live Healthy, Live Happy) strategy, and prevention of addictions are all possible due to the dedication of teachers, local authorities, and students.
Examples of Prioritizing Education
- Zacatecas: Students and teachers from the Colegio de Bachilleres organized an Academic Student Congress to strengthen critical thinking, creativity, and reflection on family and social values.
- Nuevo León: The state’s educational authorities dedicated the second Technical School Council (CTE) to Socioemotional Education, recognizing the importance of students’ mental health for their learning.
- Aguascalientes: By 2026, the state government plans to invest 13,198 million pesos in education, focusing on strengthening scholarship programs, English teaching, teacher training, infrastructure improvement, and integration of new technological tools.
- Baja California: There has been a historic reduction in poverty and significant strengthening of educational support programs, benefiting over 600,000 students through state scholarships, school meal programs (Pancita Llena, Corazón Contento), and school transportation systems (Comunder).
- Michoacán: The state’s educational secretary provided a hotline and email for parents to address Vida saludable, vive feliz (Healthy Life, Happy Life) program concerns, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
- Chihuahua: Authorities in Cuauhtémoc launched campaigns against vape use and recognized the teaching efforts, with over 100 physical education teachers participating in state capacity-building sports courses, including Béisbol 5, Fútbol Bandera, Fútbol 5×5, and Básquetbol 3×3.
- Tamaulipas: The state reinforced mental health actions in educational institutions, aiming to provide comprehensive formation that considers both academic development and students’ emotional well-being.
- Veracruz: The state emphasized transparency and legality in teacher appointment processes, ensuring equal opportunities for all teachers regardless of affiliations.
- Hidalgo: The Universidad Politécnica de Tulancingo (UPT) initiated a digital inclusion project for over 300 elderly residents in Santiago Tulantepec, aiming to introduce them to technology and promote digital integration.
- Querétaro: The state’s education department held the XVI edition of the “Nuevos Talentos Científicos y Tecnológicos” (New Scientific and Technological Talents) Projects Exhibition, fostering creativity and innovation among engineering and science students.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main focus of the collaboration between the Mexican government and state governments? The primary goal is to advance education by promoting well-being, teacher development, and students’ emotional support.
- What initiatives have been successfully implemented across Mexico? The New Mexican School (NEM), distribution of Welfare Scholarships, application of the New National Baccalaureate, promotion of healthy lifestyle and critical thinking, and prevention of addictions.
- How do states prioritize education? By investing in scholarships, English teaching, teacher training, infrastructure improvement, and integrating new technologies. They also focus on mental health, sports, and creating transparent teacher appointment processes.
