He president Luis Abinader This Saturday he led the inauguration of the Professor Manuel Ezequiel Ventura Schoollocated in the community of Barrero, in Villa Bisonó, Navarrete, built with an investment of 124 million pesos.
During the event, the vice minister of Planning and Educational Development, Rolando Reyes offered the main speech, highlighting the positive impact of this work on the development and well-being of the community.
Likewise, he urged the maestros to respect the school schedule established by the Ministry of Education (Minerd), emphasizing that the loss of school days affects both the educational budget and student learning.
The director from the center, Miriam Mercado Genaohighlighted the importance of the new school, describing it as a fundamental pillar for the progress of Cruce de Barrero.
For its part, Randy Vargas Marte, student sixth grade, expressed his gratitude to president Abinader on behalf of the students, pointing out that the construction of this school was a dream longed for by the community.
The event began with the invocation a God by the parish priest of the Santa Ana church, Ramón Miguel Pacheco.
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**PAA:** In light of the investment in the Professor Manuel Ezequiel Ventura School, what policy measures could be implemented to ensure equitable access to quality education for all children in the Dominican Republic, particularly in rural communities?
## World Today News Interview: The Inauguration of the Prof. Manuel Ezequiel Ventura School
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re discussing the recent inauguration of the Professor Manuel Ezequiel Ventura School in Villa Bisonó, Navarrete. We are fortunate to have two distinguished guests with us:
* **Dr. Maria Rodriguez**, an education policy specialist and researcher at the Dominican Institute of Educational Research
* **Juan Peralta**, a community leader and resident of Villa Bisonó.
Thank you both for joining us.
**Section 1: Investment in Education**
* **Host:** The new school represents a significant investment of 124 million pesos from the government. Dr. Rodriguez, in your view, how can such investments best serve the long-term educational goals of the Dominican Republic?
* **Host:** Mr. Peralta, as a community member, what impact do you anticipate this new school will have on the lives of the children in Villa Bisonó?
**Section 2: Importance of School Schedules**
* **Host:** During the inauguration, Vice Minister Rolando Reyes emphasized the importance of adhering to the school schedule set by the Ministry of Education. Dr. Rodriguez, what are the potential consequences of inconsistent school schedules, not just on learning but on other aspects of a child’s development?
* **Host:** Mr. Peralta, have there been concerns in Villa Bisonó regarding school schedule adherence in the past?
**Section 3: Community Perspective**
* **Host:** Randy Vargas Marte, a sixth-grader at the school, expressed gratitude to President Abinader, calling the new school a long-held dream for the community. Mr. Peralta, can you elaborate on the community’s involvement in seeking this new school and what it means for them?
**Section 4: Looking Forward**
* **Host:** Dr. Rodriguez, based on your expertise, what additional factors are crucial for ensuring the success of this new school and maximizing its benefit to the students and the community?
* **Host:** Mr. Peralta, what message would you like to send to the government and other stakeholders regarding the ongoing needs of Villa Bisonó and other communities in the Dominican Republic?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you both for joining us today and sharing your valuable insights. We hope this discussion sheds light on the significance of this new school and the importance of continued investment in education as a pathway to a brighter future for the Dominican Republic.
