The Council has discussed issues such as absenteeism, extracurricular activities, educational planning, and municipal services with representatives from early years, primary, secondary, private institutions, and parent associations.
The Council of La Laguna, through the Departments of Education and Municipal Services, has held a series of meetings in recent weeks with representatives from the educational community in the municipality. This includes 27 early years and primary education centres (CEIPs), 20 private and semi-private schools, 14 secondary education institutes (IES), two adult education centres, and parent associations (Ampas).
These meetings featured the participation of the Councillor for Education, Sergio Eiroa, and the Councillor for Municipal Services, Fran Hernández. The discussions aimed to exchange information, gather demands, and coordinate joint actions to enhance educational quality and the environment of the centres.
The meetings addressed issues related to municipal services and the daily operations of the centres, such as cleaning, waste collection, and the condition of nearby playgrounds. In this regard, Councillor Fran Hernández emphasised the importance of maintaining fluid communication with the educational community. “From our department, we put all our services at the disposal of the centres to adapt them to the specific realities and needs of each one. We want schools and institutes to feel that they have the support of the Council and that we are working to ensure well-maintained, safe, and suitable learning environments.”
From the Education Department’s side, issues such as school absenteeism, the organisation of educational extracurricular activities offered to families, the early reception service, and the complementary educational activities the Council promotes each year in collaboration with the centres were discussed.
Eiroa highlighted the value of this shared agenda with the educational community. “We want each centre to feel that the Council is an ally in their daily tasks. These meetings allow us not only to inform about projects but also to listen to and address the real needs of students, teachers, and families. Education in La Laguna is a priority, and this joint planning reinforces our commitment to quality teaching and an active, cohesive educational community.”
Additionally, the educational agenda for 2025/26 was presented, which includes key events such as the Education Gala on 28 November, the celebration of Educating Cities Day on 30 November, the visit of the Healthy Bus programme to various centres in January, and commemorations like Book Month in April and Canary Islands Month in May.
The meetings also provided information on projects such as Educating Families, which aims to offer tools to parents to support their children’s education, as well as specific training opportunities available for teachers in various fields.
Both councillors agreed on the importance of maintaining this channel of ongoing collaboration with all stakeholders in the La Laguna educational community. They stated that these periodic meetings “are the foundation for continuing to build quality education and more caring, sustainable, and participative school environments.”
