Yair Velásquez
Yair Velásquez is a prominent member of Jóvenes Unidos por la Educación, an organization advocating for educational reform in Panama. Recently, he expressed concern over the poor conditions of school infrastructures and the quality of education in the country, highlighting that despite 99% of schools starting classes, many are not adequately prepared for effective teaching and learning. Velásquez’s advocacy focuses on the urgent need for systemic changes in the educational framework, including better maintenance of school facilities and a coherent national curriculum, while criticizing the government's lack of effective policies and strategies to improve the situation.
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Yair Velásquez, a member of Jóvenes Unidos por la Educación, highlighted the initial announcement regarding the use of the Ester platform for the school year.
Plataforma Ester sigue inactiva: $30 millones invertidos y 77 días sin clases
Panama· 2025-07-08
Yair Velásquez is a member of Jóvenes Unidos por la Educación who warns about the deep consequences of educational interruptions.
Más de 100 mil estudiantes se graduarán con 2.5 años de clases presenciales perdidasPanama· 2025-05-28
Yair Velásquez is a young activist who criticized the lack of real monitoring and innovation from the Ministry of Education.
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Yair Velásquez questioned the lack of action by the Meduca to mitigate the effects of the strike.
Docentes ignoran llamado del Meduca de volver a clases y mantienen paro indefinidoPanama· 2025-05-26Yair Velásquez, a member of Jóvenes Unidos por la Educación, highlighted the investment in the Ester platform and the need for its activation during crises.
¿Dónde están los $30 millones? Plataforma Ester está inactiva en medio de paro docentePanama· 2025-05-21
Yair Velásquez, a member of Jóvenes Unidos por la Educación, shared a concerning view on the current state of educational infrastructure and quality in schools in the country.
Jóvenes Unidos por la Educación lamenta la falta de cambios realesPanama· 2025-03-13