While the Ministry of Education may decide to extend virtual learning through 2021, many private schools are not happy with this possibility. Lessons have been cancelled since March 16, and…
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Education Misappropriation of Funds Insight Protests in Costa Rica
by Isabella Foster Villanueva 2019/11/23So far, there have been 11 days of protest after hearing that the Special Fund for Higher Education was to be used for capital expenditures instead of grants, scholarships, and…
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A lack of experience is a barrier for most all jobs but how is one to get experience if no one will hire them? This is where the new dual…
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Uneducated and Under 24 = Costa Rica Unemployed
by Isabella Foster Villanueva 2019/04/29Unemployment is particularly difficult for young people, under age 24, without college. This population represents 35% of the unemployed in 2018. Women and inhabitants of rural areas with low education…
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The Poor State of the Costa Rica Education System
by Isabella Foster Villanueva 2018/12/05Costa Rica News – The poor quality of education in Costa Rica is seen in the fact that only 4 out of 10 students pass the baccalaureate without the curve. The…
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The Unfortunate Education of Civil Marine Engineering Students in Costa Rica
by Isabella Foster Villanueva 2018/11/21Costa Rica News – The University of Costa Rica opened a path of study without the legal backing to allow those who study it to practice. This now leaves 130 students…
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A Subsidized Education Put to Use in Costa Rica
by Isabella Foster Villanueva 2018/11/19Costa Rica News – Roberto Cantillo Salas, age 16, received a state subsidy scholarship since he was in first grade. He is now a tenth-year student in the San Luis Gonzaga…
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Why is Costa Rica Paying Dead Teachers?
by Isabella Foster Villanueva 2018/04/15Costa Rica News – MEP has paid 900 educators a salary although they have passed away. This is due to a system error.