By The Star Staff
Students, parents and teachers at Lino Padrón Rivera High School demonstrated on Tuesday morning in protest of the unbearable heat conditions they face daily, which they said hinder the learning process.
The school is without air conditioning, which has not been activated despite having been installed a year ago.
“The need for air conditioning is a priority to ensure an adequate learning environment,” teacher Eduardo Arce said.
The protesters acknowledged the efforts of the school’s director, Joel Nieves Cardona, who has asked the island Department of Education to complete the electrical installation necessary to turn on the units. Another teacher, Carlos González, said $32,000 is needed for the Office for School Improvement to finish the wiring.
Student Gabriel Figueroa stressed that the conditions for studying are the same as those of teachers’ work, with the situation being all the worse given the high temperatures in Vega Baja.
Parents also requested the reconstruction of the school sports field and the installation of air conditioning in the theater and library.
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