A group of 45 teachers, principals, and supervisors from the Ministry of Education of Guatemala visited the Regional Directorate of Education in Occidente to exchange classroom experiences and teaching practices with their Costa Rican counterparts.
During their visit, the Guatemalan educators went to Colegio Diurno de Naranjo, where they met with local school leaders and learned about the functions of various regional education offices in both countries. The delegation also participated in a cultural exchange at Instituto Julio Acosta.
The exchange is expected to continue, with teachers from Occidente planning a reciprocal visit to Guatemala to observe educational practices there.
Miguel Sibaja, regional director of Education for Occidente, explained that the initiative resulted from “the warmth of the educators who came to make this meeting possible” and expressed hope that ongoing communication would strengthen education in both regions.
Sibaja added, “We want to hold a virtual meeting with students from both countries to strengthen ties of friendship.”
In other news related to education in Costa Rica, 92 students were recognized for their performance in the 37th edition of the Costa Rican Mathematics Olympiad for Secondary Education (OLCOMA). Additionally, 82 primary school students received gold, silver, and bronze medals or honorable mentions in the Costa Rican Mathematics Olympiad for Primary Education (OLCOMEP).
On December 11, a graduation ceremony will be held at Escuela José Ana Marín for 146 students completing sixth grade, ninth year, or high school.
Meanwhile, over 12,700 primary and secondary students are participating in the national stage of the Student Arts Festival (FEA), which is taking place at Parque Diversiones.
The Ministry of Public Education has launched an information campaign titled “What You Should Know About Private Education” to provide clear guidance on issues affecting private schools. This campaign runs from November 13 to December 15 at Torre Mercedes building.
Additionally, UNICEF’s International Children’s Day was observed as an annual event focused on action for children worldwide.
From November 24 to 28, Colegio de Limón Diurno is hosting more than 1,600 parents and guardians for a school workshop aimed at families.
