The Government of El Salvador has announced the reconstruction of the ninth and tenth educational centers under President Nayib Bukele’s flagship Two Schools a Day initiative. According to official information released through the program’s website, the selected institutions are the Cantón Obrajuelo School Center in Agua Caliente, Chalatenango, and the Doctor Esteban Castro School Center in Santo Domingo, San Vicente.

With a combined investment of $5.6 million, the effort underscores the administration’s continued commitment to improving the nation’s educational infrastructure. The initiative was formally launched last week by President Bukele to restore deteriorated public schools across the country.

Obrajuelo School Center Revamped After Decades of Neglect

The Cantón Obrajuelo School Center, previously left in disrepair under past administrations, will now benefit more than 200 students with fully upgraded facilities. The Government, through the Municipal Works Department (DOM), has allocated $2.9 million to construct eight new buildings. Among them will be a two-level structure with 12 modern classrooms, a computer lab, new thermoacoustic ceilings, and ergonomic furniture.

Additional improvements include recreational classrooms, a multipurpose sports court with bleachers, a meeting room, a nurse’s station, a fully equipped kitchen and cafeteria, gardens, a waste management area, and a new flag plaza. Free high-speed internet access will be available throughout the campus.

Sustainability features such as a hydraulic biodigester system, seven absorption wells, a cistern, green areas, a pergola, and a security booth are also included in the construction plans.

Doctor Esteban Castro School to Receive Modern Facilities

The Doctor Esteban Castro School Center is the tenth school scheduled for reconstruction under the program. This project, co-financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and executed by DOM, involves an investment of $2.7 million.

Renovations include three classroom modules, independent recreational zones, infirmary and administrative spaces, a multipurpose room, a kitchen-dining area, and a cistern system to ensure a stable water supply. The upgraded school will feature porcelain tile floors, synthetic grass, LED lighting, solar panels, and campus-wide internet connectivity.

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The Two Schools a Day program reflects President Bukele’s broader strategy to improve public services and infrastructure, particularly in historically underserved areas. These latest efforts mark significant progress toward delivering safe, modern, and dignified learning environments for students nationwide.

For more updates on El Salvador’s education reforms and national infrastructure investments, visit the official Two Schools a Day website.