**State Government Ensures Return to Classes This Monday**
The State Government of Baja California, headed by Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, has confirmed that basic education classes will resume on Monday, August 26. This announcement follows an agreement regarding the retroactive salary increase of 11% for active and retired teachers of Section 37 and the resolution of financial and labor issues for Section 2 educators.
Governor Ávila Olmeda communicated via social media that the retroactive salary increase, along with associated benefits, will be disbursed by Friday, August 30. “We show our commitment to education through tangible actions. Classes will commence as scheduled,” she assured.
Supporting her announcement, the governor also shared an image with the leaders of the National Union of Education Workers’ (SNTE) Sections 2 and 37, highlighting their support for the decision.
**CNTE Rejects Agreement, Delays Return**
Contrary to the governor’s declaration, Marco Antonio Pacheco Peña, the state coordinator for the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) in Baja California, disputed the certainty of the class resumption. He stated that classes would only resume once the teachers see the deposit in their accounts, indicating that activities might not begin until at least Tuesday.
Pacheco Peña emphasized that the governor has not addressed the significant issue of payments for interim teachers, underscoring that these educators would remain unpaid and voiceless if the strike ended without securing their dues. “We must continue fighting to ensure the payment for interim and state teachers,” he insisted.
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**Additional Updates on Education in Baja California**
As the new academic year approaches, further developments in Baja California’s education sector have emerged:
1. The **Baja California Education Secretariat** announced a detailed inspection of school infrastructures to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment as schools reopen.
2. **Parental Concerns and Preparedness**: Parents have expressed both relief and apprehension about the return to physical classrooms. While many are thankful for the resolution, some remain skeptical about the timely payment promises and the overall safety measures against possible COVID-19 outbreaks.
3. **Statement from Teachers’ Unions**: Leaders from other educators’ unions have also voiced their views. While supportive of the pay increase, they echoed CNTE’s concerns about the unresolved issues affecting interim teachers.
4. **Technological Integration**: The state government has promised to enhance digital resources and platforms to support blended learning, ensuring that teachers and students are better equipped for any future disruptions.
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