Colombia partly shut down on Tuesday with teachers, state employees and virtually the entire western Choco province on strike. Citizens in the Pacific Choco province have engaged in an all-out civic strike since…
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Public schools across Colombia suspended classes for almost a week on Thursday in an attempt to force the government to increase investment in education. The massive strike strike was organized…
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Manizales is the best city to study in Colombia for university students according to a study released by the University Cities Index (ICU) last week. The capital of the Caldas…
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Bogota education authorities are investigating 91 cases of alleged sexual abuse against minors. According to newspaper El Tiempo, the District Secretary for Education (SED) is investigating 89 offenses allegedly carried out by men…
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A Bogota language school banned the use of bicycles on a car-free day in Colombia’s capital on Thursday, claiming “it is not appropriate to begin your work shift looking physically tired.”…
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NewsColombia’s education minister resigns after months of political bullying over her sexual orientation
Colombia’s education minister resigned Tuesday after she failed to successfully lead a campaign for public ratification of peace with FARC rebels and after months of political bullying over her sexual orientation. Education…
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Colombia’s statistics agency DANE has upset schools and parents after issuing a survey for teenagers that includes explicit questions about the minors’ sexual behavior. The survey is held every few years…
An 8 year old girl was lent a helping hand by none other than the President of Colombia for her weekend social studies assignment, reported El Tiempo on Sunday. Gabriela Rico from…
In spite of efforts to improve students’ English, Colombia continues to have one of Latin America’s worst proficiency levels, according to an annual study. According to the Switzerland-based education company Education First…
Colombia’s LGBT community received a wave of solidarity on social media sites in response to a march by thousands of Colombians opposing plans to educate children on sexual diversity. Additionally, to counter the thousands who…