Ministry of National Education (Colombia) facts for kids
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| Formed | 1 January 1928 |
| Headquarters | Calle 43 № 57-14 Bogotá, D.C., Colombia 04°38′47.36″N 74°05′40.51″W / 4.6464889°N 74.0945861°W |
| Annual budget | COP$23,092,798,432,087 (2012) COP$24,899,811,728,484 (2013) COP$26,932,267,932,578 (2014) |
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The Ministry of National Education (called Ministerio de Educación Nacional in Spanish) is a very important part of the Government of Colombia. Its main job is to make sure that everyone in Colombia gets a good education. Think of it like the main helper for all schools and learning centers across the country.
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What the Ministry Does
The Ministry of National Education works hard to plan and manage education for all Colombians. This includes everything from kindergarten to university. They set the rules for schools, decide what students learn, and make sure teachers are well-trained. Their goal is to help young people grow and learn new things.
They also make sure that education is fair for everyone. This means trying to reach students in different parts of the country. They want to give all children and teenagers the chance to get a good education.
Who Leads the Ministry?
The person in charge of the Ministry of National Education is called the Minister. This person is like the head teacher for the whole country's education system! They work with the President and other government leaders. Their job is to make big decisions about schools and learning.
Many different people have been the Minister of National Education since it started in 1928. The current Minister is Alejandro Gaviria Uribe.
Helping Different Learners
The Ministry also works with special groups to make sure everyone can learn. For example, they support:
- The National Institute for the Blind (INCI)
- The National Institute for the Deaf (INSOR)
These groups help provide education for students with specific needs.
Training and Skills
The Ministry also supports places that teach special skills. These are called technical and vocational training institutes. They help students learn jobs like mechanics or computer skills. Some of these institutes include:
- The Central Technical Institute (ITC)
- The Simón Rodriguez National Technical Institute of Commerce (Intenalco)
- The Institute for Technical Vocational Training of Tolima (ITFIP)
- The Institute for Technical Vocational Training of San Andrés and Providencia (INFOTEP-San Andres)
- The Institute for Technical Vocational Training of San Juan del Cesar (INFOTEP-San Juan del Cesar)
These places help young people get ready for jobs after school.
