Mineduc Guatemala shares updates on school renovations and new educational initiatives

Anabella Giracca, Ministerio de Educación
Anabella Giracca, Ministerio de Educación | Ministerio de Educación

The Ministry of Education of Guatemala (Mineduc Guatemala) shared several updates on November 6, 2025, through its official Twitter account regarding recent educational initiatives and public service announcements.

In a post dated November 6, 2025, Mineduc Guatemala reported infrastructure improvements across the country: "Más de 18 mil centros educativos en todo el país han sido remozados por el Ministerio de Educación, fortaleciendo espacios seguros, dignos y adecuados para el aprendizaje de las niñas, los niños, adolescentes y jóvenes. Te invitamos a visitar la página de remozamientos y https://t.co/5Uhd3cLPOb".

On the same day at 14:00 UTC, the ministry promoted an initiative focused on integrating chess into classroom learning: "Docente, tu talento en ajedrez puede transformar el aprendizaje en el aula Forma parte de la iniciativa “Ajedrez en el Aula”, un programa que busca certificar a los docentes y promover entornos comunitarios donde el ajedrez sea una herramienta pedagógica para potenciar el https://t.co/vJmlahtwQY".

Later that afternoon at 17:00 UTC, Mineduc Guatemala issued a public reminder about reporting sexual violence: "La violencia sexual es un delito. Si tienes conocimiento de un caso, denúncialo al 1510. No estás solo/a. #NoMásViolenciaSexual #1510Cuéntalo #Denuncia https://t.co/CbAZL3ToDT".

Mineduc Guatemala is responsible for overseeing national education policy and promoting safe learning environments in Guatemala. The renovation of over 18,000 educational centers is part of ongoing efforts to improve access to quality education and secure facilities for students across the country. The ministry also supports pedagogical innovation through programs like "Ajedrez en el Aula," which aims to certify teachers and foster community engagement using chess as an educational tool. Additionally, Mineduc frequently participates in awareness campaigns related to student welfare and protection from violence.