Mineduc Guatemala highlights school renovations and launches chess program for teachers

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 8, 2025, highlighting ongoing educational initiatives and public awareness campaigns.

In a post published at 01:00 UTC, Mineduc Guatemala reported progress in improving school infrastructure across the country. The ministry stated: " 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/HvFjdBYT0H" (November 8, 2025).

Later that day at 14:00 UTC, the ministry addressed educators directly with an invitation to participate in a new initiative focused on chess as an educational tool. The tweet read: " 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/tiXQoNAgvi" (November 8, 2025).

At 17:00 UTC on the same day, Mineduc Guatemala issued a message aimed at raising awareness about sexual violence and encouraging victims or witnesses to report incidents. The ministry posted: "Lo que te incomoda o te asusta, no es tu culpa. Confía en alguien. Habla. Denuncia la violencia sexual llamando al 1510. #NoMásViolenciaSexual #1510Cuéntalo #Denuncia https://t.co/DjpK34Hywt" (November 8, 2025).

The Ministry of Education in Guatemala oversees public education policies and programs nationwide. Recent efforts have included large-scale renovations of school facilities to provide safer learning environments for students throughout the country.