Education in Mexico and Argentina: Progress and Challenges in 2023

During 2023, the educational system in Mexico continued with the transition to the New Mexican School, whose purpose was to improve teaching through innovative strategies and the use of technology. The Ministry of Public Education promoted the improvement of reading comprehension and the development of critical thinking in students, in order to strengthen their academic performance. In this context, strategies such as the Basic System for Educational Improvement and the Minimum School Operation Standard were implemented. On the other hand, Argentina faced similar challenges in the educational field. Through the National Reading Plan and programs such as “Conectar Igualdad”, it sought to reduce the digital divide and improve students' reading and scientific skills. In addition, the Argentine government promoted technical and professional education, with initiatives such as “Argentina Program 4.0” and dual education, which promoted training in digital skills and facilitated the labor market insertion of young people. In both Mexico and Argentina, education was consolidated as a key tool for social and economic development. The integration of technologies in learning, together with innovative pedagogical strategies, allowed progress to be made in educational equity and the formation of citizens prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century.