Pino: 'There is a particular interest in President Varela to manage Meduca'

"There are two ministries of Education, one led by President Juan Carlos Varela from the Presidency and the other by the Minister Marcela Paredes de Vasquez," as well said the teachers' union leader, Yadira Pino.

She noted that there is a particular interest in wanting President Varela Meduca millionaires manage projects that allows doing business. "Presidents always have it politicized education, but we are seeing a direct interference by Varela, who did not disumula" she said.

She added that this government has not focused on doing something different from the rest of others who have died, it is that once and for all enhance the education budget. "We have argued that the Basic Law which states that 6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) should be applied to education," argued panamaamerica.com.pa

The teachers' union leader recommend doing a contingency plan to repair schools and receive the best way for all students. "Although there are some who already has a significant advance in repair, they will complicate or limit the educational process

"No it focused on the real problems in education. Desertion, coverage and infrastructure in these two years of government have not been bothered to improve these issues in a few years will worsen, which is unfortunate," he added.

According Pino and you can not hide the reality, ie they are not addressing the problems of education. "We have a minister who is no conflict, but we see that the problems are taken care of.

As for the Extended Day, he said they are not opposed to the program, but if there are problems that can be expected if students have to stay most of the time to which they were accustomed at this time. "Parents and teachers we have to speak out against the fact that we are the ques are daily with students," he said

On Monday 29 February more than 800,000 students across the country return to school to start new school year 2016.