Pedregal faces a serious educational deficit: the area lacks secondary schools, forcing hundreds of young people to travel long distances after primary school. Representative Luis Constate denounced that this situation directly affects students' academic performance and quality of life. Every day, they must spend money on transportation and food because the schools are far away. "Families make enormous sacrifices. With a high school in Pedregal, that money would be saved and the kids would stop losing hours on the buses," explained Constate. Relocation of Paitilla schools under consideration Amid the urgency, the relocation of schools from Paitilla, such as Remón Cantera, Professional School, or Richard Neumann, to Pedregal is being studied. Conversations with the Ministry of Education are already underway. Strategic location for a future educational center Pedregal, with access to the Panama Metro and multiple transport routes, is emerging as an ideal location not only for a high school but also for a future university center. Gran Bretaña school does not solve the problem Although construction of the primary school Gran Bretaña will begin soon, it does not cover the urgent secondary school deficit affecting hundreds of students. Social impact Parents and students demand immediate action: the lack of educational infrastructure creates inequality and hinders the academic development of Pedregal.
