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Education

Educating in the 20th century for 21st century problems

Latin American universities continue to train professionals for a world that no longer exists, neglecting the demands of the digital and sustainable future of work.

Circulation of knowledge, technological development, and innovation in Latin America is under threat

Trump's immigration restrictions and education policies threaten to halt the global circulation of knowledge, with a particularly negative impact on Latin America and its integration into international scientific development.

Universities in the Americas face pressure from authoritarianism

When democracy is weakened, education becomes a favorite target of authoritarian governments of all stripes. Academic freedom is restricted in much of the hemisphere.

What can we learn from the privatization of education in Chile?

Reducing inequality in education or in any other area requires, above all, reducing inequality in politics and public policies.

Out of school: Venezuelan adolescent girls at risk

In Venezuela, only 26.6% of women use contraceptives due to shortages, low income or lack of sex education.

University strike and federal march in Argentina

In a country where the society historically considers public education as an absolutely legitimate, appreciated and irreplaceable asset, any attack against it immediately mobilizes diverse social groups.