Honduras Education News

A teacher in Cortés who publicly accused an education official of sexual harassment has been sued for defamation and slander after the department said she failed to provide evidence supporting her claim through its administrative process.

Congress approved a motion on July 28 requesting information from the Public Ministry and police on complaints of sexual assault, harassment, and rape of minors in Honduran schools, citing multiple cases under investigation in 2026.

Lawmakers from the Libre party have proposed a new technical secondary program in sustainable tourism, to be rolled out starting in 2027 in tourism-focused regions, aiming to train students in destination management, ecotourism, and visitor services.

Ricardo Gabriel Rischmagui earned a bronze medal for Honduras at the Central American and Caribbean Chemistry Olympiad in Panama City, with President Asfura funding the delegation's travel.

Roatán's municipal government and the Juan Brooks school's parent association have formed a technical committee to oversee reconstruction of the school at its current location, with work scheduled to begin in September or October 2026.

Eighteen schools across Cortés, Santa Bárbara, and Colón departments received annual support from Mexico's three-decade-old Escuelas México program, which provides $1,000 per school for repairs, furniture, and teacher training.

Sedesol says more than 29,000 applications for its 2026 National Scholarship Program are under technical and documentary review, with the first contract-signing session for approved applicants scheduled for August 10.

The Education Committee is finalizing a proposal to distribute over 20,000 printed booklets on principles and values to all public-school students, with materials donated by a Costa Rican NGO at no cost to Honduras and participation voluntary for families.

Roatán's Mayor Ronnie McNab denied rumors of demolishing or relocating the historic Juan Brooks School in Coxen Hole, saying it will be restored while preserving its architectural and historical value as part of a broader revitalization of the town center.

Unitec is holding its Third International Congress on Artificial Intelligence in San Pedro Sula in a hybrid format, bringing regional and international experts to discuss AI applications in business strategy, automation, energy optimization, and digital transformation.

Honduras's 2026 school calendar calls for student evaluations throughout August, with the first breaks coming in September for Independence Day (September 16) and Teachers' Day (September 17), followed by the Morazánica Week holiday starting September 28.

A legislative commission met with prosecutors to strengthen investigation procedures and prevention strategies against child and adolescent sexual abuse in schools, with 2025 data showing 1,082 reported cases across six major cities.

Infop San Felipe is offering a free month-long intermediate English course starting August 3 in virtual format, open to people 15 and older, with morning and midday time slots.

The Secretaría de Educación has launched a review of Honduras's 23-year-old National Basic Curriculum, with 500 teachers across departments examining content in English, mathematics, and other subjects to align teaching with labor-market demands and incorporate STEAM methodology.

The National Congress is evaluating a proposal to regulate—not ban—smartphone use in schools, allowing phones only for teacher-directed educational purposes, after incidents of students recording teachers without consent and a documented assault case in Yoro.

Honduras's evening school enrollment fell 5,000 students over six years as insecurity and transport shortages push working-age learners toward weekend classes, which have grown 27,000 students in the same period.

Educators in Santa Bárbara staged a protest at the provincial education office demanding overdue salary payments and a timeline from authorities for resolving the arrears affecting the region's schools.

Foundation Terra, the Education Ministry, and UNESCO have launched a four-month training program for 100 teachers and community leaders in 30 schools across the Central District to build environmental education capacity, equipping schools with gardens, rainwater systems, and waste management tools to benefit roughly 10,500 children.

The US Department of Agriculture will provide $40 million over six years to strengthen Honduras's national school-feeding program, benefiting about 96,000 children in 2,000 public schools in remote areas of La Paz and Intibucá departments.

Honduras's National Institute of Statistics will begin its National Population and Housing Census on August 10, starting in the Bay Islands, with a municipal committee formed to coordinate with local institutions and ensure public participation.

The National Congress unanimously approved a motion requiring the Public Prosecutor's office and police to report to lawmakers on how they handle complaints of sexual assault, rape, and harassment of children in schools, citing numerous reports of abuse.

Congress is considering legislation to limit cellphone use during school hours, and Education Minister Arely Argueta said the ministry supports measures to reduce classroom distractions while preserving access for emergencies and safety.

Education Minister Arely Argueta said the ministry is analyzing which support staff to cut from schools, citing excess administrative personnel; about 2,000 civil-service employees have already been dismissed nationwide, prompting protests from parents, teachers, and unions.

Rectors from Honduras's universities signed a joint declaration committing to strengthen environmental research, academic cooperation, and sustainable solutions to address climate change and disaster risk management.

Honduras's National Police is accepting applications for three university degrees at ANAPO in La Paz, with evaluations running August 3 through October 30 and benefits including scholarships, housing, and meals.

More than 30 law students from seven Honduran universities are participating in San Pedro Sula in the 18th edition of the National Anti-Corruption Council's legal specialization program, which aims to deepen their expertise in anti-corruption work and connect them with professionals committed to transparency.

An administrative employee dismissed from Instituto Departamental Honduras in José Santos Guardiola has been reinstated after teachers and union representatives protested the firing, though the school remains occupied by demonstrators demanding full resolution.

Fundación Terra opened two new Trust training centers in Nueva Capital and Monterrey neighborhoods, offering free digital literacy, AI, cybersecurity, and job-skills courses to students, teachers, and entrepreneurs in partnership with the OAS and Microsoft.

UNAH rector Odir Fernández says the university faces a budget crisis from L1.44 billion (about $58 million) in delayed state transfers this year and unclear funding from a promised presidential-aircraft sale meant for regional campus expansion.

Teachers and staff have occupied Instituto Departamental Honduras on the Bay Islands since the dismissal of Marliz Carina Gómez Marín, an administrative employee, demanding her reinstatement and citing lack of due process and protections for indigenous workers.