Adhering to public health guidelines to curb COVID-19 transmission—maintaining physical distancing, wearing face coverings, and employing home and school screening—classes will recommence for public and private elementary and secondary students in Aguascalientes on Monday, January 3, 2022, following the winter break. This resumption was declared by Ulises Reyes Esparza, the Aguascalientes Institute of Education (IEA) director.
The well-being of the students is paramount as the second semester of the 2021-2022 academic year begins, he emphasized. Consequently, the health screenings mandated by the Ministry of Health will remain in effect.
He urged parents and guardians to monitor their children for symptoms like headaches, sneezing, fever, or coughs, and to keep children home and seek medical advice if any appear.
Further, he clarified that school uniforms are optional, and students may wear extra layers for warmth.
Reyes Esparza added that the first two weeks of classes will involve assessing both weather and health conditions to guide the phased return to full in-person instruction.
He underscored the IEA’s ongoing collaboration with the State Civil Protection Coordination and the Health Ministry to preserve strategies supporting the complete education of students while prioritizing their safety and health.
In closing, the IEA leader stressed the significance of the second half of the 2021-2022 school year for preschool, primary, and secondary levels, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of educators, parents, and guardians to advance the education of young people.
Aguascalientes Schools Reopen: A Cautious Return to In-Person Learning
Aguascalientes schools are set to reopen on Monday, January 3rd, 2022, after the winter break, but with a renewed focus on health and safety protocols. Following the announcement by Ulises Reyes Esparza, director of the Aguascalientes Institute of Education (IEA), students will return to both public and private elementary and secondary schools under strict COVID-19 guidelines.
The emphasis on student well-being is clear. Health screenings, mandated by the Ministry of Health, will continue, and parents are urged to monitor children for symptoms such as headaches, sneezing, fever, or coughs. Any child exhibiting symptoms should remain home and seek medical attention. To further ease concerns, school uniforms are optional, allowing students to wear extra layers for warmth.
The IEA’s approach is phased. The first two weeks of classes will involve assessing both weather and health conditions to inform a gradual return to full in-person instruction. This cautious strategy highlights a collaborative effort between the IEA, the State Civil Protection Coordination, and the Health Ministry, prioritizing student safety while ensuring the continuation of their education.
This measured reopening underscores the importance placed on the second semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The IEA’s emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and guardians signals a collective commitment to navigating the challenges of in-person learning during the ongoing pandemic. The success of this phased approach will likely be a key indicator for other regions grappling with similar decisions.
