Mineduc Guatemala promotes chess education, healthy eating, and violence prevention in recent posts

The Guatemalan Ministry of Education (Mineduc Guatemala) used its official X account on November 13, 2025, to promote several educational and public health initiatives aimed at teachers, parents, and the broader community.

In a post published at 14:00 UTC, Mineduc Guatemala invited educators to participate in a new program: " 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/Y2IMRgxPwi". The initiative seeks to certify teachers and promote chess as an educational tool in classrooms.

Later that day, at 16:30 UTC, the ministry addressed parents with advice on nutrition for children: " ¡La salud de tus hijos empieza en casa! Prepara alimentos frescos y balanceados para evitar enfermedades. Una buena alimentación es clave para su bienestar.
¡Cuidemos juntos su salud! #ProgramaDeSaludEscolar https://t.co/F2gjOQeSSV". The message emphasized the importance of preparing fresh and balanced meals to support children's well-being.

At 17:00 UTC, Mineduc Guatemala highlighted the collective responsibility to prevent sexual violence. Their post stated: "Prevenir la violencia sexual es tarea de todos y todas.
Protege | Educa | Actúa
Denuncia al 1510
#NoMásViolenciaSexual #1510Cuéntalo #Denuncia https://t.co/Moahp4s1Tu". The ministry urged reporting incidents through the provided hotline number.

These efforts are part of broader national programs in Guatemala focused on improving education quality, promoting healthy lifestyles among students, and strengthening child protection mechanisms. Initiatives like “Ajedrez en el Aula” reflect ongoing strategies by the Ministry of Education to incorporate innovative teaching methods and extracurricular activities into school environments. Meanwhile, campaigns about nutrition and violence prevention align with government policies designed to foster safer schools and healthier communities across the country.