After backlash, Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup

Mexico cancelled plans to shorten its school year ahead of the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think-tanks and the local authorities, a government source told AFP on May 11. On May 8, Education Secretary Mario Delgado unexpectedly announced that the school year would end about 40 days early, on June 5, arguing the decision was also based on a heatwave. Education and other... Details

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