Cold Snap in the State of Mexico and Toluca
In response to a prolonged drop in temperatures across the State of Mexico, the state government has authorized basic and upper-secondary schools to temporarily adopt virtual classes to safeguard students’ health in municipalities where the cold poses a risk.
The measure, announced by the Secretariat of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (SECTI), is precautionary, regionally focused, and subject to weather conditions. It will not apply statewide.
Municipalities Eligible for the Measure
The recommendation primarily applies to 58 municipalities in the State of Mexico, categorized as high and medium risk for low temperatures.
- High Risk:
- Acambay
- Almoloya de Juárez
- Amanalco
- Atlautla
- Calimaya
- Capulhuac
- Ixtlahuaca
- Lerma
- Metepec
- Ocoyoacac
- Toluca
- Zinacantepec
- Villa del Carbón
- Villa Victoria
- and others…
- Medium Risk:
- Atlacomulco
- Amecameca
- El Oro
- Huehuetoca
- Huixquilucan
- Nicolás Romero
- Texcoco
- Naucalpan
- mountainous zones of Chalco and Ixtapaluca
- and others…
Return to the Classroom
Each school implementing this change in teaching modality must notify the General Directorates of Education, detailing the justification, duration, and adopted academic measures.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the reason for this measure? The State of Mexico has experienced a prolonged drop in temperatures, prompting the state government to authorize temporary virtual classes for basic and upper-secondary schools in high and medium risk municipalities to protect students’ health.
- Which municipalities are affected? The measure applies to 58 municipalities classified as high and medium risk for low temperatures, including Acambay, Almoloya de Juárez, Amanalco, Atlautla, Calimaya, Capulhuac, Ixtlahuaca, Lerma, Metepec, Ocoyoacanc, Toluca, Zinacantepec, Villa del Carbón, Villa Victoria, Atlacomulco, Amecameca, El Oro, Huehuetoca, Huixquilucan, Nicolás Romero, Texcoco, Naucalpan, Chalco’s mountainous zones, and Ixtapaluca.
- How will schools communicate this change? Each school implementing the change must notify the General Directorates of Education, specifying the justification, duration, and adopted academic measures.
The State of Mexico, home to the bustling capital Toluca, has been experiencing unusually low temperatures. In response to this adverse weather condition, the state government has authorized schools in high and medium risk municipalities to temporarily shift to virtual classes. This precautionary measure, announced by the Secretariat of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (SECTI), aims to protect students’ health amidst the cold snap.
The measure applies to 58 municipalities categorized as high and medium risk for low temperatures. These areas include Acambay, Almoloya de Juárez, Amanalco, Atlautla, Calimaya, Capulhuac, Ixtlahuaca, Lerma, Metepec, Ocoyoacanc, Toluca, Zinacantepec, Villa del Carbón, Villa Victoria, Atlacomulco, Amecameca, El Oro, Huehuetoca, Huixquilucan, Nicolás Romero, Texcoco, Naucalpan, Chalco’s mountainous zones, and Ixtapaluca.
This decision is not statewide, as the implementation depends on regional weather conditions. Schools adopting this change must inform the General Directorates of Education, outlining the justification, duration, and adopted academic measures.
