### Students Applying to High School Show Basic Knowledge Gaps
Students entering high school have displayed significant gaps in knowledge and skills according to recent diagnostic exams. Brenda Lomelí, a member of the Academic Board at Lázaro Cárdenas Federal High School (PFLC), highlighted these issues.
The lack of teachers in various city high schools applying for entry into PFLC has exacerbated these gaps in basic skills, as evidenced by the exam results. Lomelí explained that different indicators were analyzed, including an admission test recognized at the state level, which assesses several areas from primary to secondary education.
The New Mexican School (NEM) has requested the education sector to conduct school diagnostics to evaluate young students’ conditions and plan classes that help improve their academic performance. “According to the Mexican school, which we are implementing in its second year, we are asked to conduct school diagnostics to evaluate different socio-economic and intellectual levels of the students,” she elaborated.
The diagnostic exam includes 20 questions covering basic subjects such as Spanish, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences. Most students scored fewer than 11 correct answers. The 2024-2027 generation specifically scored less than 12 in Spanish and fewer than six in Mathematics, worrying the school’s teachers.
“These results indicate deficiencies in certain knowledge and skills. When we have these results, we inform the parents because those high primary and secondary grades reveal a different reality here,” Lomelí added.
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### Further Concerns on Education in Tijuana
#### Primary School Teacher Shortages
In recent weeks, the shortage of teachers at Miguel Hidalgo Primary School has caused frustration among parents, leading them to take control of the school. They demand immediate solutions to ensure their children receive the education they deserve.
#### Protests in Insurgentes Primary School
Parents at Insurgentes Primary School have also protested, leading to a week without classes. The primary concern remains the shortage of qualified teachers, which impacts the students’ learning experience.
#### Safety and Infrastructure in Tijuana Schools
Concerns about bullying in municipal schools have been addressed, with officials ensuring no severe cases have been reported. Meanwhile, the reactivation of suspended construction works at Tijuana’s seafront has become a priority for local authorities. The suspension was initially due to a lack of proper signage and contingency plans.
### Call to Attention
Educational advocates and government officials are urged to address these issues, ensuring sufficient teacher availability and proper infrastructure to provide a conducive learning environment for all students. This approach aims to bridge the knowledge gaps currently faced by students entering high school and promoting an overall better educational outcome in Tijuana.