Parents of the María Zambrano school in Parque Venecia are demanding a safe school for their children after the devastating storm on July 6th. The Parents’ Association (AMPA) has organized a symbolic human wall around the school to demand a “safe school”.
The event began with the reading of a manifesto by AMPA president Noemí Corbatón. She expressed disbelief at the tragedy and stated that the only thing that should flood the María Zambrano school are the smiles and hugs of its students.
After the concentration, a meeting was held to discuss short and medium-term options. These options range from occupying the repaired school with security measures to using prefabricated classrooms or dispersing students to other schools.
When asked about meetings with the local government and the Department of Education, Corbatón stated that no further meetings have taken place but they have maintained contact and provided progress reports. The reports indicate that the urgent measures being taken are focused on repairing the school.
Currently, the school is undergoing repairs, and Corbatón mentioned that the work is progressing quickly. She noted that having a construction site nearby has been advantageous, as the same materials are being used. There should be no delays, and the repairs will be completed on time.
Parents expressed both indignation and concern, with some suggesting a change in location or altering the current construction plans. They do not feel safe with the school’s current placement and believe a new location should be considered.
One mother explained that the school needs to be relocated as it is in the middle of a riverbed. She added that her child started at the school last year and the proposed measures are “a death foretold”. Approximately 400 people attended the event to show their support for a safe school.
How are parents proposing to address their concerns about the current location of the María Zambrano school and the potential risks it poses to their children’s safety
Parents of the María Zambrano school in Parque Venecia are demanding a safe school for their children after the devastating storm on July 6th. The Parents’ Association (AMPA) has organized a symbolic human wall around the school to demand a “safe school”.
The event began with the reading of a manifesto by AMPA president Noemí Corbatón. She expressed disbelief at the tragedy and stated that the only thing that should flood the María Zambrano school are the smiles and hugs of its students.
After the concentration, a meeting was held to discuss short and medium-term options. These options range from occupying the repaired school with security measures to using prefabricated classrooms or dispersing students to other schools.
When asked about meetings with the local government and the Department of Education, Corbatón stated that no further meetings have taken place but they have maintained contact and provided progress reports. The reports indicate that the urgent measures being taken are focused on repairing the school.
Currently, the school is undergoing repairs, and Corbatón mentioned that the work is progressing quickly. She noted that having a construction site nearby has been advantageous, as the same materials are being used. There should be no delays, and the repairs will be completed on time.
Parents expressed both indignation and concern, with some suggesting a change in location or altering the current construction plans. They do not feel safe with the school’s current placement and believe a new location should be considered.
One mother explained that the school needs to be relocated as it is in the middle of a riverbed. She added that her child started at the school last year and the proposed measures are “a death foretold”. Approximately 400 people attended the event to show their support for a safe school.
It’s inspiring to see parents taking a stand and demanding a safe school for their children. The power of unity and advocacy cannot be undermined. Kudos to these parents for forming a human wall and standing up for what they believe in.