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 (Spanish: Ministerio de Educación Nacional) 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 programs across the country.
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What Does the Ministry Do?
The Ministry of National Education works to create rules and plans for education in Colombia. This includes everything from what kids learn in elementary school to what students study in universities. They want to make sure that all Colombian people have access to good schools and learning opportunities.
Helping Students Learn
One of the Ministry's biggest goals is to improve the quality of education. They work on making sure teachers have the right training and that schools have the resources they need. They also help set up programs for students with special needs, like those who are blind or deaf.
Setting Education Rules
The Ministry decides on the official school calendar, what subjects are taught, and how students are graded. They also oversee exams and make sure that schools follow national standards. This helps keep education fair and consistent for everyone.
Who Leads the Ministry?
The person in charge of the Ministry of National Education is called the Minister. This person is a very important leader in the government. They work with the President and other government officials to make big decisions about education.
The Current Minister
As of August 2025, the Minister of National Education is Daniel Rojas Medellín. He started his role in 2024. Many different people have served as Minister since the Ministry was created in 1928. Each Minister works hard to improve education for all students in Colombia.
Organizations the Ministry Works With
The Ministry of National Education works closely with several other organizations to help different groups of students. These organizations focus on specific areas of education.
- INCI: This institute helps people who are blind or have low vision get an education.
- INSOR: This institute supports the education of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- ITC: This institute focuses on technical training, helping students learn skills for different jobs.
- Intenalco: This institute also provides technical and commercial education.
- ITFIP: This institute offers vocational training in the Tolima region.
- INFOTEP-San Andres: This institute provides vocational training in the San Andrés and Providencia islands.
- INFOTEP-San Juan del Cesar: This institute offers vocational training in the San Juan del Cesar area.
These organizations help the Ministry make sure that education reaches everyone and covers many different types of learning.
External Links
- Ministry of National Education
- Ministry of National Education
