Capriles: We will not let "politicking" influence education

Miranda state Governor Henrique Capriles Radonski, who is seeking his reelection, urged students' parents and representatives not to relinquish participation in education institutions and organize themselves to assess resolution 058 of the Venezuelan Ministry of Education, which provides for the creation of education councils.  

"As long as we lead Miranda governor's office, you will not have to worry about politicking bringing negative effects to the education of people in Miranda," Capriles said during an inspection of the maintenance works carried out in a local school in the state of Miranda, north Venezuela.

The opposition leader informed that he, along with his team, would review Resolution 058. "We are going to review it thoroughly; we are analyzing it." 

"If school councils are established, then we must play an active role. We have to participate, so as not to leave room for those who have another interest. That is the key to move forward. We must be in all areas; we must engage in all participatory mechanisms," Capriles said.

"Schools' success lies in good organization. This concerns all of us. When I first took office in Miranda state, I proposed the so-called school committees comprised by school teachers, parents, and students' representatives to guarantee proper running of schools and provide high standard education," he remarked. 

Capriles underscored that he looks forward to strengthening education in order to put and end to violence in Venezuela and provide opportunities for all.