The Unión Nacional de Padres de Familia (UNPF) and UNICEF endorsed the decision by the Secretaría de Educación Pública to keep the 2025-2026 school calendar unchanged [1].
This endorsement signals a priority for academic stability over potential schedule modifications. By maintaining the original timeline, the organizations aim to preserve continuity for students, parents, and teachers while avoiding disruptions to the academic cycle [2].
The support comes amid discussions regarding the structure of the current school year. According to reporting on the remaining schedule, there are five long-weekend "puentes" left before the 2025-2026 cycle concludes [2].
Representatives of the parents' union expressed opposition to the idea of ending the school year prematurely. Regarding the possibility of an early cancellation of the cycle, parents said, "Sería una barbarie" [3].
The UNPF and UNICEF said that the existing calendar provides the necessary framework to ensure educational goals are met without the instability caused by sudden administrative shifts. The Secretaría de Educación Pública maintains the authority over the national academic timeline, and these organizations have aligned their positions to support the ministry's original plan [1].
By avoiding changes to the 2025-2026 dates, the groups argue that the educational system can maintain a predictable environment for millions of students across Mexico [1]. This stability is viewed as essential for both the psychological well-being of the students and the logistical planning of the families involved.
“"Sería una barbarie"”
The alignment between a global body like UNICEF and a national parent organization suggests a concerted effort to protect instructional time against political or social pressures to shorten the school year. In the context of Mexico's education system, maintaining the original calendar prevents learning loss and ensures that the administrative transition between academic years remains predictable.
