Voices
How journalists get hired—and why we should talk about it
This might seem like an odd time to discuss media organizations’ hiring policies, since in our field today, any hiring at all feels like...
My teacher: crazy about theater
One day, I sat with my dear teacher. His name is Fernando Thiel, but we all call him Profe Loco, or “Crazy Teacher.” He...
‘I felt that I had no right to be alive’
Sofia* is 27 years old. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was transmitted to her when she was born, in Nicaragua. However, she says that her...
‘Without HIV, I would have been just another addict’
Miguel is 46 years old, and he is very aware of that fact. He’s asked, what gives you confidence that you will be able...
‘They say I came here for death with dignity’
Alonso* is 35 years old and the father of two teenage children. He is from San Sebastián, in southern San José. He is sitting...
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...
In a world where everything is now digitized and children often spend seemingly endless hours in front of a screen, it appears that the...
What does ‘intelligence’ really mean?
As humans, nature did not give us any physical organs designed exclusively for speech. The lungs, the mouth, the larynx, and even the vocal...
“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...
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...
Latest
What to consider when creating a journalism hiring policy
At El Colectivo 506, Costa Rica’s national solutions journalism organization, has decided to create and share our new hiring policy openly in hopes of...