Darian Vargas Criticizes the ADP Over Politics in Dominican Education
A broadcaster questions the role of partisan politics in education and singles out the ADP.
Key points
- Darian Vargas said education would be "at another level" without "politiquería."
- The remarks were made on RD Debate this Sunday.
- Six participants from different sectors took part in the debate.
- The program is promoted by CODESSD and broadcast by RTVD, Z101 and El Nuevo Diario.
Broadcaster and analyst Darian Vargas questioned the influence of partisan politics on the Dominican education system. In that vein, he pointed to the Dominican Association of Teachers (ADP) as an actor that should review its role in efforts to transform teaching.
According to De Último Minuto, Vargas said: "If the ADP stopped the politicking, education would be at another level." The remarks were made this Sunday during his appearance on RD Debate, a program dedicated to analyzing the state of education and the challenges of raising its quality.
His remarks come amid a discussion about how to ensure that education spending translates into better learning outcomes for students.
The panel included Melanio Paredes, Jaime Tolentino, Feliciano Lacen, Jacqueline Malagón, Santos Badía and Darian Vargas. Topics included teaching quality, the role of teachers, public investment and the need for changes that improve students' academic performance.
The discussion was moderated by Jaime Rincón, Víctor Gómez Casanova and Miralba Ruiz. The initiative is promoted by the Economic and Social Development Council of Santo Domingo (CODESSD) and is broadcast through an alliance of RTVD, Z101 and El Nuevo Diario.