'Textbooks will not change,' says Sheinbaum amid the dismissal of Marx Arriaga from the SEP
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has affirmed that educational textbooks will remain unchanged despite the recent dismissal of Marx Arriaga from the Ministry of Public Education.
During an event in Tlaxcala, President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the free textbooks used in Mexican schools will not undergo any changes, reinforcing the continuity of the educational content associated with the New Mexican School. This announcement comes amidst controversy following the dismissal of Marx Arriaga as the Director General of Educational Materials at the Ministry of Public Education, raising questions about potential shifts in educational policy.
Sheinbaum emphasized that the New Mexican School is part of a broader transformation occurring in the country and reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining the current educational contents while adding contributions that highlight women's history. The ongoing upheaval in the educational sector has stirred discussions about the future of textbook content and the direction of educational reform in Mexico.
The dismissal of Arriaga, seen as a key figure in the educational changes, points to underlying tensions within the Ministry and signals potential challenges for the Sheinbaum administration in sustaining educational policy consistency amid criticism. The decision regarding the textbooks and educational reform reflects wider societal debates about inclusivity in education and the portrayal of historical narratives in Mexican schools.