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[^5]\n\nThe National Union of Educators (UNE) formally requested a state of emergency for the Ecuadorian education system on August 31, 2026, warning that over 7,139 educational institutions are located in priority and vulnerable sectors. [^6]\n\nQuito Mayor Pabel Muñoz said on September 1, 2026, at the Unidad Educativa Municipal Sucre that the municipality is the only one administering 20 educational units and that these units have his full support. [^7]\n\nThe government invested $52.1 million in educational infrastructure for the new Sierra-Amazonía school cycle. [^8]\n\nEducation Minister Gilda Alcívar stated that the national school dropout rate has decreased to 1% for the new academic year. [^9]\n\nCamila Serrano reported spending USD 250 on uniforms for her daughter, citing boots and patches as the most expensive items. [^10]\n\nLourdes Artieda, a uniform vendor in Quito, stated that her business sales have declined over the last two years. 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