### Parents and Children Arrive in Uniforms Only to Find School Closed
In Tijuana, several parents and students experienced confusion and frustration on Monday when they arrived at schools, only to discover that classes were not in session. Despite the excitement of starting a new school year, Blanca Estela Morgan, along with her two daughters, hurriedly reached their school at 8:15 AM, only to find a notice indicating that classes would not resume that day.
“We got the date wrong. Information everywhere suggested that today was the start date. We felt quite pressured,” shared Morgan. Her two daughters attend the 16 de Septiembre School in the Hidalgo neighborhood, where a sign posted on the gate announced that Monday and Tuesday were reserved for the registration process.
Morgan, who spent 3,000 pesos on uniforms, expressed disappointment, stating that her daughters were eager and ready for their first day. “They were excited for the classes. I told them to reflect their enthusiasm in good grades,” she mentioned.
Various other schools, including Sindicato Alba Roja and Francisco I. Madero, also remained closed on Monday. The closure of these schools caught many parents off guard, leading to widespread confusion.
### Continued Teacher Protests Affecting School Openings
The confusion over the school start date in Tijuana is further compounded by ongoing teacher protests. The teachers are demonstrating against unmet demands and are holding plant-ons at SNTE (National Union of Education Workers) and Education System installations.
According to the coordinator of CNTE (National Coordination of Education Workers), only 25% of schools resumed classes on Monday, August 26. The state government, however, has assured that the remaining schools would gradually begin sessions through the week.
Officials from the SNTE Sections 2 and 37 have been in talks with the Governor of Baja California to resolve the issues quickly, ensuring a smooth start to the academic year. Despite these assurances, uncertainty lingers among parents and students, exacerbated by conflicting information and logistical hurdles.
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