Prensa Latina – September 12
Havana, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuba called on Friday for the support of officials, teaching personnel, parents, students, neighbors and mass organizations in the recovery of schools after the damages caused by hurricanes Gustav, Hanna and Ike.

Cuban ministry of education described as urgent the situation of all Cuban children, teenagers and young students who need to continue their school activities, which might give peace and confidence to their families after the disaster.

The Ministry set the beginning of school activities for September 15 in the facilities ready to do so, regardless of the municipality or province.

Cuba was recently hit by three strong storms in a row that partially or completely damaged most of the schools throughout the country and made it impossible to begin 2008-2009 school-year in September 1.
Proeza de Cuba: tras huracanes se reinicia el curso escolar