Mulegé

Civic leaders in Mulegé have suggested that education is not important to young people, so much so that they would rather work than study.  According to the 2000 census, the municipality was in last place for levels of professionalization, as 93% of people eighteen years and over had no professional or technical training.[1] This lack of motivation may be due to the fact that there are not enough professional jobs; therefore, education sector must provide technical and professional careers better suited to the economic activities of the region, such as those in tourism and the hospitality sector.

The city of Guerrero Negro has several key areas that need improvement in the local educational system, including teacher training, access to libraries and scholarships, professional mentoring, and adult education.  Adult education is also not meeting the needs of the city’s population. 

The city of Santa Rosalía is combating drug trafficking and substance abuse by minors, the lack of middle and high schools relative to the demand, and the nonexistence of special education schools.

Civic leaders in the rural areas of the municipality are asking for additional schools, especially preschools.