Guantanamo- The educational system in Guantánamo displays achievements during the recent school year that reflect the commitment of more than 11,000 educators of different teaching levels, who contributed to the education of approximately 76,000 students.
Despite complex challenges, the foundations of an education committed to excellence and inclusion were strengthened in this territory, as evidenced by outstanding results in international events and community-impact projects.
In this regard, victories in national competitions for priority subjects were highlighted, confirming the effectiveness of the methodological strategies implemented and the talent of the new generations, who obtained more than 145 gold, silver, and bronze medals.
The wisdom and creativity of Guantanamo students was also highlighted in the National Reading José Martí Contest, in which more than a thousand students from elementary to university levels participated and four pioneers from this territory were awarded.
At the international level, the Pedagogy 2025 event positioned Guantanamo as a benchmark in educational innovation, with the presentation of research at this event, which recognized the quality of the inclusive neurodidactics and learning technologies model developed by Guantanamo teacher PhD. Martín Cala Cala.
Furthermore, the education sector distinguished the end of the 2024-2025 school year with the creation of four new children’s house, which benefit communities with a high demand for preschool services in the municipalities of Caimanera, San Antonio del Sur, Niceto Pérez, and the provincial capital.
In Guantánamo, in line with the Cuban educational model, special education was prioritized during the recently concluded school year. This led to the opening of the Hearing Rehabilitation Center at the “14 de Junio” school, which provides specialized care for deaf children.
A school year ended, but not everything was rosy
The results of the entrance exams revealed both positive and negative aspects: while Spanish and Cuban History achieved national excellence rates—ranking first and sixth, respectively—Mathematics showed critical difficulties.
This contrast demands urgent strategies for the next school year, including teacher development and curricular adjustments.
For the 2025-2026 period, which is already underway with seminars for educators, the challenges will focus on strengthening political-ideological work and the development of values from an early age.
Teacher training will be a priority, along with the efficient use of digital resources and school-family integration to address gaps in key subjects such as mathematics and comprehensively educate the men and women of the future.
These achievements, strengthened in the pedagogical legacy of the Cuban Revolution, confirm that Guantanamo education continues to be a haven of dignity, commitment, and victory—the best legacy to those courageous men who led the heroic deed of July 26th, 72 years ago
