Argentina introduces Ethereum education in high schools

The Ministry of Education in Argentina has partnered with the ETH Kipu Foundation to integrate Ethereum and blockchain technology into the Buenos Aires high school curriculum, according to a recent announcement.

The program aims to equip Buenos Aires high school students with knowledge of Ethereum and blockchain technology. This move is expected to prepare the participants for a tech-driven economy and position Argentina ahead of other Latin American countries.

Paula D., co-founder of ETH Kipu, emphasized that this program will create new career opportunities for young people and place Argentina at the forefront of the global blockchain movement.

She added:

“By integrating Ethereum education into high schools, we’re not just teaching students about technology—we’re giving them the tools to shape the future.”

Ethereum education

Starting Aug. 27, high school students in Buenos Aires will have the chance to participate in internships with blockchain projects.

In addition, the program offers an online Solidity course for 500 students aged 18 and over. This course is designed to give them the skills needed to develop dApps on the Ethereum blockchain network.

To ensure the program’s success, 30 city educators will receive training to teach Ethereum and blockchain subjects. The framework developed through this initiative may be expanded to other regions.

Romina, another co-founder of ETH Kipu, expressed excitement about the project’s progress. She stated:

“It started a few months ago, with classes for +100 articulators from the Ministry of Education, then with a launch event for 200 high school students and now it is taking shape with these 3 action points mentioned in the document.”

Crypto education

This development aligns with a global push for blockchain and crypto education.

Several organizations, including Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, have advanced blockchain education in Africa and other regions to prepare individuals for the digital age through innovative learning opportunities.

More recently, El Salvador launched a Bitcoin training and certification program for 80,000 public servants.

Market observers believe these educational efforts will drive further innovation and adoption of blockchain technology.

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