Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s Schooling Infrastructure Directorate has unveiled “Navidad en las Aulas 24/7,” a corrective upkeep initiative focusing on over 250 faculties through the upcoming vacation break, with a finances exceeding RD$300 million. Beginning December 11 in Los Mina, Santo Domingo Este, officers emphasised the significance of upgrading college services whereas college students and lecturers are off-duty.

Led by Director Roberto Herrera and supported by the Ministry of Schooling and native authorities, the hassle will deploy dozens of labor brigades nationwide over the Christmas, New Yr’s, and Three Kings holidays. Deliberate repairs embody portray, electrical and plumbing work, asphalt repairs, and normal beautification to make sure faculties re-open in January with protected and purposeful studying environments.

This part builds on current progress: previously eight months, greater than 800 faculties have been renovated or upgraded, and by the top of 2025, the federal government expects to have accomplished 2,000 new school rooms. This system has additionally acquired logistical reinforcement, including 50 new service automobiles to reinforce mobility and assist for greater than 2 million college students and 100,000 lecturers.

Authorities view the “24/7” upkeep mannequin as a strategic funding in training, with the vacation timing minimizing disruptions whereas maximizing effectivity. With President Abinader’s backing, officers say, the initiative underscores a nationwide dedication to strengthening public training infrastructure—and to elevating classroom circumstances throughout the nation.