Education Minister Responds to Concerns at Louisiana Government School

As concerns continue to mount at Louisiana Government School in Orange Walk, Education Minister Oscar Requena is assuring parents that the Ministry is taking the matter seriously. The controversy centers around a teacher accused of aggressive behavior toward students. On Thursday, the Ministry of Education released a statement saying that one of the reported incidents—where a student was injured—was found to be accidental, the result of students bumping into each other while playing. Speaking with News Five today, Minister Requena emphasized that the Ministry is actively investigating the situation and maintaining communication with concerned parents. He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students.

 

Oscar Requena, Minister of Education

“Yes, I am aware and i want to say that the Ministry of Education is actively investigating this matter and certainly we will get to the bottom of it.”

 

Reporter

“Has there been any communciation with the parents, because it seems like they’re still still complaining so what has been the dialgue there?”

 

Oscar Requena, Minister of Education

“I don’t know the details, but I know personnel from our ministry has been actively engaging the investigation, and I’m certain that there are going to be communications with the parents, the school, and anybody else who has to be involved.”

 

While the Ministry has addressed one incident, parents say there are several other concerns that remain unresolved. With several other complaints still unanswered, will the Ministry expand its investigation?