Cold Weather in Mexico State Leads to Virtual Class Authorization
As temperatures consistently drop in the State of Mexico, the state government has authorized schools at both basic and upper secondary levels to temporarily adopt virtual classes in municipalities where the cold poses a health risk to the school community.
The measure, announced by the Secretariat of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (SECTI), is precautionary, will be applied in a targeted manner, and depends on the regional weather conditions.
Municipalities Eligible for the Measure
The recommendation primarily applies to 58 municipalities in the State of Mexico, classified 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 Classrooms
Each school applying the modal shift must notify the General Directorates of Education, specifying the justification, duration, and adopted academic measures.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of this authorization? The State of Mexico government has authorized schools to temporarily switch to virtual classes due to consistently low temperatures, ensuring the safety of students and staff in high-risk municipalities.
- Which municipalities are affected? The measure applies to 58 municipios classified as high or medium risk for low temperatures, including Acambay, Toluca, and others.
- How will schools implement this change? Schools must notify the General Directorates of Education, outlining the reasons for the shift, duration, and any academic adjustments.
- Is this measure statewide? No, the authorization is targeted and depends on regional weather conditions.
