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Mexico Launches ‘Semilleros de Honestidad’ to Teach Civic Values From Preschool

Officials describe a preschool-first rollout using playful classroom projects plus online resources to cultivate ethics as a long-term anti-corruption strategy.

Overview

  • The federal program opens with a nationwide push in preschools, targeting about four million children in its first stage.
  • Free materials for teachers, students and families are available through an official portal and social channels, with both digital and printed content.
  • Lessons emphasize projects, play and classroom characters such as “Tec” to practice honesty, respect, responsibility and critical thinking without adding administrative load for teachers.
  • The initiative is led by the Secretaría Anticorrupción y Buen Gobierno in coordination with SEP and aligns with the Nueva Escuela Mexicana’s civic and ethical goals.
  • Authorities plan a gradual expansion to all Basic Education during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s term, calling for shared participation from educators, parents and schools with support from DIF, Culture, UNICEF and UNODC.