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Students at La Plata School Must Take Turns Attending Classes

Broken windows, cracked walls and no heating have left only two usable classrooms, forcing a rotation system that interrupts instruction.

Overview

  • Escuela Nº 27 in Villa Elvira is operating a turn-based attendance schedule because only two classrooms are fit for use and several rooms lack heating and have broken glass.
  • Parents report that the shortage of usable rooms has made directors set a rotating calendar so some groups attend in person while others stay home on any given day.
  • Families say the rotation is recurring and forces them to reorganize work and care routines while students lose regular classroom hours and continuity in learning.
  • Parents have pressed local authorities including the Consejo Escolar de La Plata to repair structural damage and guarantee heating, but they report no comprehensive fixes have been delivered.
  • The problem is driven by physical deterioration of the building and winter temperatures that make unheated rooms unsafe, which could prolong disruption unless repairs and heating are provided.