Education Secretary Mario Delgado defended shortening the school year, arguing that Mexico's diverse realities, including climate change and the 2026 World Cup, necessitate flexibility beyond traditional calendars. He criticized rigid, 'technocratic' views on education.

La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum planteó que los secretarios de Educación mantengan las seis semanas de vacaciones del calendario escolar original para el ciclo 2025-2026. <p>“<b>México no cabe en un solo calendario</b>” y el <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/05/08/sep-alista-nueva-revision-del-calendario-escolar-2025-2026-preve-propuesta-final-para-el-lunes/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/05/08/sep-alista-nueva-revision...