In 2014, Guatemala’s education system faced important challenges. While school coverage had expanded in recent years, only 45.6 percent of 5- and 6-year-olds were enrolled in pre-primary school, underscoring the need to improve access. At the same time, as this study shows, the country faced a shortfall of an estimated 23,500 classrooms, and many existing facilities … [Read more...] about How is Guatemala Investing in the Early Years?
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Better Schools and Teaching in Remote Indigenous Areas in Panama
By Ryan Heath Burgess In Panama, over a third of indigenous people are illiterate and school retention rates in indigenous areas known as comarcas are half the national average. The Government of Panama, with IDB support, is trying to change that by improving primary and secondary school infrastructure, training teachers, and providing learning materials. Even under the … [Read more...] about Better Schools and Teaching in Remote Indigenous Areas in Panama