Nadia López García has recently been appointed as the head of the General Directorate of Educational Materials at Mexico's Secretary of Public Education (SEP), taking over from Marx Arriaga. Her role focuses on reformulating the country's free textbooks to incorporate a feminist perspective, a shift that highlights the government's intention to make educational content more inclusive and reflective of diverse viewpoints. López García's appointment comes at a time when educational reforms in Mexico are increasingly aimed at combating traditional biases in academic materials.

Originating from Caballo Rucio, Tlaxiaco in Oaxaca, López García has a robust background as a bilingual poet with works published in both Spanish and her native language, tu’un savi. The SEP has praised her contributions, noting her identity as a pedagogue, Indigenous poet, and activist advocating for educational and cultural rights. Her educational journey includes a degree in Pedagogy from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), as well as specialized studies that underscore her commitment to cultural and educational processes.

López García's educational initiatives will likely focus on integrating perspectives that promote gender equality and cultural inclusivity in education. As Mexican society grapples with various social issues, her leadership is seen as an essential step towards transforming educational materials to better reflect the diverse realities of the nation's student population. The move is significant not only for the content of the textbooks but also for the broader impact it may have on promoting awareness and understanding of feminist ideology within school curricula.