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Theresa Ejiro EfiakpovworeThe first lady signs a memorandum with Cambridge University Press & Assessment on early childhood education
First lady Gabriela de Bukele signed a memorandum of understanding with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge, to consolidate the early childhood education model, according to the Press Secretariat, Diario La Página, Diario El Mundo and Infobae. According to Diario El Mundo, the agreement was signed in Cambridge, England. The memorandum sets three priorities: researching the impact of the National Play Strategy on children's learning and socio-emotional well-being, ensuring the transition from first to second grade, and moving toward formal academic recognition of the New National Curriculum. "This collaboration with one of the most prestigious universities in the world is a great opportunity to continue improving our children's education" (our translation), the first lady said, according to the Press Secretariat.
The Education Ministry starts training 5,000 principals of early childhood schools
The Education Ministry began a training program for 5,000 principals of schools that serve early childhood students, elsalvador.com and Infobae reported. The training aims to prepare principals to implement the National Early Childhood Curriculum. The program is organized in two cohorts of about 2,500 participants each. According to elsalvador.com, the launch took place at seven venues with principals from all 14 departments.
Press Secretariat: The first lady announces a memorandum with the University of Cambridge on early childhood education
The first lady announces a memorandum with the University of Cambridge on early childhood education.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat announces that ESIT's 2027 admissions call for technology programs is open
The Press Secretariat announces that ESIT's 2027 admissions call for technology programs is open.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat promotes ESIT's technical degree in Data Center Operation and invites people to enroll
The Press Secretariat promotes ESIT's technical degree in Data Center Operation and invites people to enroll.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat says the show "El mundo mágico de Cri-Cri" has ended; according to the government it had 25 performances, some for students and families in early-childhood programs
The Press Secretariat says the show "El mundo mágico de Cri-Cri" has ended; according to the government it had 25 performances, some for students and families in early-childhood programs.
Fujimori visits a renovated school in Santa Tecla and shows interest in AI tutoring
Peru's president, Keiko Fujimori, visited the Marcelino García Flamenco school in Santa Tecla on Friday, one of the schools renovated under the Two Schools a Day program. Education Minister Karla Trigueros presented the government's projects to bring artificial intelligence and new technologies into teaching. Fujimori thanked her for the presentation and expressed interest in taking some of these initiatives to Peru, in particular AI tutoring as a complement to in-person classes. The press office did not announce any specific education agreements.
Presidency: Reports Keiko Fujimori's visit to a renovated school in Santa Tecla, where the education minister presented AI projects to her
The Presidency reports Keiko Fujimori's visit to a renovated school in Santa Tecla, where the education minister presented AI projects to her.
Assembly approves $9.9 million for scholarships for 14,000 young people, funded by an IDB loan
The full Legislative Assembly approved a reform to the 2026 Budget Law that adds $9,907,110 for the Integration Directorate. The money will continue a scholarship and financial-support program for 14,000 low-income young people studying at universities, specialized institutes and technical schools. Of that amount, $9,877,110 goes to the scholarships and $30,000 to consultants, coordinating staff and computer equipment. The funds come from a $100 million Inter-American Development Bank loan approved by the Assembly on August 20. The Finance Committee had backed the measure earlier this week.
Finance Committee backs raising a housing fund loan to $103.7 million and $9.9 million for scholarships
The Legislative Assembly's Finance Committee issued favorable reports on Monday, October 26, on several budget and loan changes. One backs amending the state guarantee on a Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) credit line with the Social Housing Fund (FSV), which would grow from $53.7 million to $103.7 million. According to the Finance Ministry's presentation, the FSV plans to grant about 1,250 loans, half of them to women. Another report adds $9.9 million, from a $100 million loan, to a post-secondary scholarship program that would cover about 14,000 young people. The reports still have to go to the full Assembly.
Grandparents' Festival draws more than 20,000 people at El Cafetalón, the government says
On Sunday, October 25, El Cafetalón park in Santa Tecla hosted the Grandparents' Festival, "Wonderful Resources of the Salvadoran Flourishing," organized by the Integration Directorate. According to the presidential press office, more than 20,000 people attended. Older adults, university scholarship students and residents of different communities shared workshops, music and games. The day included the finals of art, culture and sports competitions.
University of El Salvador and Rotaract open a free program for survivors of sexual violence
A new comprehensive, free program for survivors of sexual violence will operate at the Valencia Regional Health Center of the University of El Salvador's (UES) School of Medicine. The initiative is led by the Rotaract Maquilishuat club, with the Rotary Club of Stockton, California, as sponsor. It will offer medical and psychological care, with an emphasis on suicide prevention. Outlets report different coverage targets, so we have left them out.
Press Secretariat: More than 20,000 people took part in the Grandparents' Festival at El Cafetalón, Santa Tecla
The presidential press office says more than 20,000 people took part in the Grandparents' Festival at El Cafetalón, Santa Tecla.
Press Secretariat: Promotes Gastro-Lab Surf City, which offers free technical training in cooking, nutrition, food hygiene and customer service
The presidential press office promotes Gastro-Lab Surf City, which offers free technical training in cooking, nutrition, food hygiene and customer service.
Salvadoran students win three silvers and a bronze at the Ibero-American Chemistry Olympiad
The four students on El Salvador's team won three silver medals and one bronze at the 30th Ibero-American Chemistry Olympiad, held October 13 to 19 in Fortaleza, Brazil, El Diario de Hoy and Infobae reported. The competition brought together teams from 19 countries and included theory and lab tests. The results were announced by El Salvador's Young Talent Program, which trains the students through the University of El Salvador.
PNC: Shows educational talks for young children in Morazán
The police show educational talks for young children in Morazán.
PNC: Joined an early-childhood science week at the Ignacio Ellacuría school in Ciudad Arce
The police joined an early-childhood science week at the Ignacio Ellacuría school in Ciudad Arce.
Security budget for 2027 drops by $20 million, with the cut falling mostly on the police
The 2027 budget proposal for the security sector that Minister Gustavo Villatoro presented to the Finance Committee totals $682.59 million, $20 million less than in 2026, according to Co Latino and Infobae. Most of it goes to the National Civil Police, which would go from $471.92 million to $446.29 million. Villatoro said the money is being redirected to education and said the cut will not affect police operations or the payment of salaries and benefits. "Of course we are going to miss those twenty million, but that's where efficiency comes in," the minister said, according to Infobae (our translation).
PNC: Shows activities of their Police Sports League with students in San Pedro Perulapán and Rosario de Mora, which they present as violence prevention
The police show activities of their Police Sports League with students in San Pedro Perulapán and Rosario de Mora, which they present as violence prevention.
PNC: Shows officers at schools in Jerusalén (La Paz) and Chilanga (Morazán) at dismissal time
The police show officers at schools in Jerusalén (La Paz) and Chilanga (Morazán) at dismissal time.