Education Ministry to Pilot 8-Hour School Days

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 26, 2026 · Originally reported October 25, 2026 by El Heraldo

Honduras will pilot an eight-hour school day at one school per department starting in 2027, provided the infrastructure and teachers are in place, Education Minister Ivette Arely Argueta said.

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Also reported by: La Prensa, TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

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