With the goal of encouraging reading habits and strengthening reading comprehension among children and youth, the Union of Industrial and Maquiladora Workers (SJOIIM), in collaboration with Fundación Objetivo Sinergia, delivered 1,000 licenses of the interactive reading platform “Pathbooks” to multiple educational institutions in Matamoros.
Educational technology for students
The Pathbooks platform is designed for students from preschool through high school, offering digital tools that not only promote reading but also enhance comprehension through interactive learning experiences tailored to each level.
The licenses, valid for one year, will allow schools to implement the program during the current academic cycle, directly benefiting hundreds of students.
Participating schools
The licenses were received by administrators and teachers from several institutions, including:
- José Vasconcelos Elementary School
- Guadalupe Cavazos de González Elementary (morning and afternoon shifts)
- Martha García Maldonado Elementary School
- José Doroteo Arango Elementary School
- Lázaro Cárdenas del Río Elementary School
- Agapito González Cavazos Elementary School
- Niños Héroes Elementary School
- Fronterizo Kindergarten
- Juan Villafuerte Kindergarten
- Antonio González Benavides Kindergarten
Driving education with social impact
During the event, SJOIIM General Secretary Juan Villafuerte Morales emphasized the importance of integrating technology into education:
“It is essential to promote tools that strengthen the education of our children and youth, giving them better learning opportunities.”
He also recognized the efforts of Fundación Objetivo Sinergia, led by Janeth García, for making this platform accessible to public schools at no cost.
Institutional participation
The event included representatives from both organizations, highlighting strong collaboration between the union and social initiatives focused on education.
Conclusion
Through initiatives like this, SJOIIM reaffirms its commitment to education and the development of future generations, promoting innovation and equal access to digital learning tools.