Chiapas, Mexico, faces many challenges in education, especially for girls. Many women work in low-paying jobs without security. Illiteracy is a big problem; many girls cannot read or write.
Programs like Tecnolochicas help girls learn skills like coding and robotics. This training makes girls more confident and helps them dream of better jobs. Integrating Indigenous culture in education is also important. Teaching in local languages encourages girls to stay in school.
Difficult words
- education — The process of teaching and learning.
- programs — Planned activities for a specific purpose.
- skills — Abilities to do something well.
- confidence — Belief in one’s own abilities.confident
- culture — Ideas, customs, and social behavior.
- illiteracy — Inability to read or write.
- languages — Systems of communication used by people.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think programs like Tecnolochicas can change lives?
- Why is it important to learn in local languages?
- What other skills should girls learn for better jobs?
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