Public School Reform in Mexico

1.    Weissenstein, Michael. (2013, September 5). Mexican Senate passes major education reform. Associated Press-San Antonio Express News.

2.    Category of problem/issue: Education

3.    Level of problem: National

4.    The article concerns: The issue of the education system in Mexico that is very poor, and the education reform that the Mexican Senate has passed to improve its poor performance in schools.

5.    Why is this important to families/individuals OR how does it affect individuals/families?

This is important to both families and individuals in these school systems in Mexico because if their value of education if poor, then they are not being set up for success. And behind the poor education system, there are teaching positions being sold and inherited rather than being given to the educated and qualified to enhance the school system.

6.    What are your views on the issue/policy?

I think that an educational reform is completely necessary in Mexico based on their performance and the nonexistent qualifications for teachers. The fact that there are teaching positions being inherited and bought is really unfortunate. These teachers in these teaching positions are not qualified nor do a lot of them have the education to be in a classroom. Many of the teachers and teachers unions are in uproar because they know that they are not qualified to be teaching these children. This is having a very negative effect on the children of Mexico and their futures. If they are not properly educated, then they will struggle holding and keeping a good paying job and many may not even strive for furthering their education. It is sad to think that these teachers are more invested in their well beings and income than their actual jobs as teaching the future of their country. I am very glad that someone has finally decided to put an end to this issue, and I hope that the rest of Mexico realizes that this education reform is what they need to be a successful country now and in the future.