7+ hour, 32+ min ago  (318+ words) Women in Costa Rica continue to participate in the labor market at lower rates than men, according to the most recent statistics from the National Institute of Statistics and Census. The latest INEC data for the period covering November and…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (359+ words) The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has rolled out a pilot program that allows some three-year-old children to begin preschool this year. The move targets earlier access to structured learning and aims to build stronger skills in young students across…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (250+ words) For university students, the SUSI program centers on civic engagement. It accepts applicants from first- to third-year undergraduates aged 18 to 25. Eligible candidates show leadership skills, academic strength, and a record of community service. They must have at least one semester…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (513+ words) The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) has rolled out new guidelines that will reshape how students present themselves in public schools across Costa Rica starting in the 2026 school year. These rules target personal expression through bans on tattoos, makeup, and…...

9+ mon, 6+ day ago  (280+ words) Take the word faruscas. My wife once used it to describe a mechanic who did shoddy work on my car. Despite my fairly expansive Spanish vocabulary, I had never heard, read, or spoken the word. According to El Diccionario de…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (404+ words) El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has taken another step to reshape the country's education system. On Thursday, he declared a complete ban on what he calls "inclusive language" across all public schools. This move targets terms that alter traditional Spanish…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (449+ words) The Torch of Independence began its traditional journey through Costa Rica today. More than 22,000 students from across the country carry the torch both today and tomorrow, covering 378 kilometers from Pe'as Blancas to Cartago in celebration of 204 years of independence. The…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (347+ words) Costa Rica lost ten years of progress in education, according to the Tenth Report on the State of Education 2025. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with a lack of an effective education policy, has led to a substantial decline in reading, math,…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (239+ words) El Salvador's Ministry of Education has launched a new initiative to incorporate Bitcoin education into the national curriculum for young students. The program, titled "What Is Money?, is part of a broader effort to improve financial literacy across the country…...