With the aim of enriching the extra-academic time of students from official educational institutions in the 116 municipalities not certified in education, the Government of Antioquia, through the Ministry of Education, continues with the execution of the ‘Extended Day’ strategy. in the department.
The second pilot of this strategy was launched in the Bajo Cauca subregion of Antioquia in the municipality of El Bagre, benefiting 120 students from the 20 de Julio Educational Institution.
In total, it is expected that this program will be implemented in 2,500 educational sites in the department. This initiative seeks to offer various activities in culture, sports, technology and second language, as a complement to the school curriculum of the department’s students.
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In this regard, the Secretary of Education of Antioquia, Mauricio Alviar Ramírez, spoke. “Governor Andrés Julián has wanted more and more children to have the opportunity to play an instrument, to learn a sport, to learn English, to be interested in technology. to change their lives and those of their families, this within the framework of the Departmental Care System“he noted.
The ‘Extended Day’ not only seeks to strengthen the educational system, but also positively impact women caregivers, by providing them with opportunities to have more free time that allows them to strengthen their financial autonomy. This has been a premise of the governor of Antioquia, Andrés Julián Rendón Cardona.
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In addition to the Ministry of Education, Mana Management is also linked to this strategy with food security, guaranteeing that children have lunch or snacks on this day. and the Youth Secretariat, Institute of Culture and Heritage of Antioquia, Indeportes offering programs or activities that promote your life project.
