Educational panorama in Misiones
In Misiones, the educational community is made up of around 398,000 students distributed in 2,879 educational establishments. These include educational offers that range from the Initial Level to Non-University Higher Education, covering various modalities of the educational system.
Of the establishments mentioned, 2,626 are state-run and 253 are privately run. This demonstrates the diversity and breadth of the educational system in the province.
National teacher strike: A challenge for the start of the school year
The teaching unions grouped in the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) have called for a national strike for the same day that classes begin in Misiones. This measure arises due to the lack of agreement with the national government on salary matters and in defense of the continuity of the National Teacher Incentive Fund (FONID).
Union leaders expressed their dissatisfaction with the Government’s position after a meeting at the Ministry of Labor, where no salary proposals were presented and the elimination of the FONID was confirmed. This situation has led to negotiations being suspended until next week.
The sayings of the Minister of Education
Despite the uncertain outlook, the Minister of Education of Misiones, Ramiro Aranda, expressed his desire for schools to be open and prepared to receive students. In a recent statement, Aranda said:
«As we had been anticipating, we are strengthening the conditions to be able to start. Now we are with some furniture deliveries, school repairs. We are also delivering supplies.”stated the minister, highlighting the effort made to guarantee a safe return to the classrooms.
The Minister stressed the importance of family responsibility in this process of returning to the classroom. In his words:
“It is the responsibility of each family to be able to start this start of school in the healthiest way, because it has to do with the comprehensive health of our children”he added.
Initiatives to support families at the beginning of the school year
The Government of Misiones has implemented several measures to support families at the beginning of classes. Among them, the “ Ahora Textos ” program stands out, which offers financing in interest-free installments for the purchase of books and school supplies. This initiative seeks to alleviate the economic burden of families in a context of financial difficulties at the national level.
Prices of school supplies and their impact on families
An additional concern for families at the beginning of the school year is the prices of school supplies, which can represent a significant burden. According to surveys carried out in local bookstores, a basic list of supplies can start at $20,000, while a backpack can cost around $80,000. These costs added to other school needs can represent a financial challenge for many families.
To provide a more detailed perspective on costs, we collected some prices for common school supplies:
- Sheets x 480 Laprida: $15,710 in local bookstores and $20,667 in Exito.
- Holsters: With variations between $14,701 and $21,787.
- Folders: Starting at $6,306.
- Rivadavia Notebooks: $5,913.
- Covers for the folder: From $1,638.
- Block of colored sheets: $6,630.
- Cardboards: With prices ranging between $331 and $1,340.
- Pens: $1,148.
- Plasticola: $435.
- Highlighters: $689.
- Colored pencils: $4,343 per set.
- Basic kit (includes pencil, pen, eraser and sharpener): $3,828.
- It should be noted that, as for backpacks, prices are around $78,000, offering options of various brands and styles to satisfy the preferences of students.
The Free Student Ticket to Misiones is back: see how to register and what the requirements are
The Free Student Ticket in Misiones will continue to be supported by the provincial government with its own resources, thus ensuring its continuity. It was officially reported that the benefit will be available on the Sube Misionero card and on the “Subi” app, which will allow payment by scanning the QR code from the cell phone.
On the other hand, it was reported by Servicios Urbanos Sociedad Anónima (Susa) that students at the initial, primary and secondary levels will have an automatic renewal of the benefit in the first instance, which will last 60 days. During this period, which extends until Friday, April 19, students at these levels must confirm their data by completing a form on the website bolestudiantil.misiones.gov.ar.
As for higher education and university students, a change was announced: this year there will be no automatic renewal. Instead, students must complete an annual registration process to access the benefit during the year 2024, as provided by the Undersecretariat of Transportation of the Province.
To facilitate the process, the WhatsApp number 3765-022276 has been enabled to request appointments, with registration beginning on Monday, February 19. Furthermore, the governor of the province, Hugo Passalacqua, announced that this benefit will reach “the 320,000 missionaries who circulate in the educational universe.”
The provincial leader specified that the benefit will be in effect from March 4 for primary and secondary levels, on March 25 for the higher level, and from March 1 for university students.
How to register to obtain the BEG
Students who wish to continue with the benefit or enroll in it must present the following requirements:
DNI (original and copy)
Proof of Registration to the BEEG, which is managed by completing the form at www.boletoestudiantil.misiones.gov.ar. It must be signed and sealed by the authority of the educational establishment.
In those cases in which the address of the DNI does not coincide with that declared in the certificate, it must be signed and sealed by the police.
The procedures can be presented at:
UNAM Terminal: Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturdays from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Quaranta Terminal: Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturdays from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
SUSA Posadas Plaza Shopping Service Center: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
SUSA Mobiles: in different parts of the metropolitan area. (posted on social media)
Oberá: Municipal Building. Buenos Aires 59, first floor. Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2024-03-03 16:53:50