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Teachers speak out: what our Education 506 community taught us about reading in Costa Rica

Today we come to the end of our “Let’s Read!” edition. For two months, we’ve focused on the importance of improving the reading skills...

“Reading shaped who I am today”

I've always been a reader—even when it wasn't cool. Even when it was considered "nerdy" by others. The feeling of meticulously selecting a book...

Will books about Costa Rica help kids read more?

Milagro González Villalobos is always on the lookout for books. She knows to keep an eye out for hidden treasures. She’s the librarian and...

Owner-employees and the Costa Rican Social Security Fund

One of the first steps towards the formalization and growth of any microenterprise is insuring its first employee—but for many entrepreneurs in Costa Rica,...

The little libraries of Tilarán

The act of "releasing a book" is very powerful. It allows you to share the pleasure of reading with others. But what does it...

Let’s talk about theater and reading

This episode of our podcast is bilingual. We talk about our trip to Teatro Espressivo in Curridabat with our kids; what they learned about...

How can Costa Ricans read more if they don’t have books?

“The cruel reality was that there were no books and there were no libraries. It was like a bucket of cold water," says Alda...

Costa Rica isn’t reading well — but what does this mean?

Do you know what percentage of 15-year-olds from Costa Rica are advanced readers at the highest level? According to an international test applied in 2018...

Costa Rica doesn’t read enough—and we must help parents become part of the solution

Costa Rica doesn't read enough—and we must help parents become part of the solution Before we even started reporting on reading in Costa Rica, we...

Welcome to “Let’s read!”

"In short, the Costa Rican student population believes they are something they are not: good readers." That’s what Costa Rica’s 2021 State of Education report...
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Coming in January 2025: Reporting grants on gender equity in Latin America

We’re thrilled to announce a new milestone in our work to train, support, and fund journalists in our region. This work will grow in...
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