Anger over such issues reached a crescendo this month, with several schools at the UNAM staging strikes and a massive student demonstration taking place at the institution’s Mexico City campus on September 5. Graue appears to have calmed the situation for now, but students in seven schools of UNAM are still demanding changes before resuming lessons.
Managing students’ expectations will be crucial if the incoming administration is to prevent unrest from flaring again.
Broader student demands, such as accountability, transparency and security will compound AMLO’s challenges.
Any higher education reform will require improvements in quality and expanded access, particularly in the poorest states.
Making higher education respond to labour market needs will be essential for AMLO’s efforts to reduce inequality.
