School Building Works in Bologna and Province to be Completed by 2025
In a recent announcement, Daniele Ruscigno, delegate councilor of the Metropolitan City for schools, revealed that by 2025, all schools in Bologna and the surrounding province will bid farewell to containers, makeshift classrooms, and inadequate gym facilities. Ruscigno stated that 95% of the school building works will be completed by then, with plans to dismantle most of the prefabricated modules.
The declaration was made during the naming ceremony of the Belluzzi Fioravanti gym after Giuseppe Pedrielli, a revered figure in the Bolognese educational landscape. Pedrielli, who passed away in May, was a former principal of various schools and a staunch advocate for technical education and sports.
One of the highlights of the upcoming developments is the opening of the dynamic hub in Vergato, set to be inaugurated in September 2024. This hub will serve as an extension of the Copernico branch and will house new laboratories and a gym, representing one of the largest investments in the school building plan.
Additionally, construction projects are underway at various schools across the region, including Majorana, Fantini in Vergato, and Da Vinci, among others. The Arcangeli art school branch in the Dumbo area is facing some challenges, but Ruscigno remains optimistic about its completion.
Despite a decline in student enrollments, Ruscigno stressed the importance of continuing the school building plan to cater to the growing student population. To address the demographic shift, there are calls to increase full-time classes and create smaller class sizes to improve the quality of education.
Bologna Mayor Matteo Lepore has voiced support for these initiatives, emphasizing the need to adapt school schedules to meet the needs of families and communities. With ongoing investments in school infrastructure, the future of education in Bologna and the province looks promising.