The Maestra Virginia Gaitán Awards for Educational Innovation recognized six educational projects from the municipality of Torremolinos on November 12, 2026. These awards, each with a prize of 250 euros, aim to promote and distinguish initiatives that contribute to improving teaching and developing new learning methodologies in public and state-subsidized educational centers.
The Councilor for Education, Francisco García, highlighted during the ceremony, held at the CEIP Maestra Virginia Gaitán, the importance of innovation and new technologies in the education of future generations. "These awards demonstrate that the appropriate use of innovation, new technologies, and new communication tools can contribute very positively and motivationally to the training of future generations," he stated.
García remembered Virginia Gaitán, the inspiration for the awards, and emphasized the commitment of teachers and the educational community. "Behind these six projects being recognized today are hours of teamwork, commitment, and something as revolutionary as the firm belief that education is the most powerful tool to incentivize and build a society rich in values," he added.
The awarded projects span various educational stages. In Early Childhood Education, CEIP Albaida was recognized for "Ooole mi Cole," which introduces flamenco as a learning tool. In Primary Education, CEIP Ciudad Palma de Mallorca received the award for its "Aula de Psicomotricidad" (Psychomotricity Classroom), a project designed by the students themselves.
In Secondary Education, IES Los Manantiales was awarded for "AJESTEM," which merges chess, robotics, and computational thinking. For Baccalaureate, IES Concha Méndez Cuesta stood out with "Letzmun: Active Citizenship and Young Diplomacy in Luxembourg," a simulation of the United Nations and the European Parliament.
In Vocational Training (Intermediate Level), IES Playamar was distinguished for "STEM Racing F1: Uniting the Classroom with Technological Reality," simulating the operations of a real Formula 1 team. The same center also received an award in Vocational Training (Higher Level) for "Development of Apps based on Angular," focusing on creating web and mobile applications.
