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Mexico Launches Nationwide 'ABC de las Emociones' Program as Schools Reopen

The preventive effort aims to teach teens emotional skills to reduce violence and online harms and to strengthen ties between families and schools.

Overview

  • The federal strategy began with the 2026–2027 school year when classes resumed on Monday and third-year secondary students and high‑schoolers started one hour per week dedicated to socioemotional education.
  • The Secretaría de Educación Pública is distributing 16 million printed guides with 7.5 million for students, 7.5 million for families and 1 million for teachers to use in class and at home.
  • Schools will hold informative assemblies for parents and caregivers between October and December and public servants will begin visiting campuses from September 23 to promote dialogue and reflection.
  • Health brigades will provide specialized support in schools and young people can access the national Línea de la Vida helpline 24/7 at 800 911 2000 for free assistance and follow‑up.
  • Officials framed the program as a preventive response to recent school violence and growing digital risks for adolescents and said the approach could expand to other grades while building school‑family support networks.