Education in Cuba: A comparative regional view
Regional Comparative and Explanatory Study ERCE-2019, conducted by Unesco, confirms Cuban education as one of the great achievements of the Revolution

Author: Yenia Silva Correa | informacion@granma.cu
january 19, 2022 09:01:31

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“In Cuba, education is truly inclusive, there is gender parity and when any difference between males and females is noted, those doing better are the females,” stated Minister of Education Ena Elsa Velázquez Cobiella, referring to results of the Regional Comparative and Explanatory Study ERCE-2019, conducted by Unesco, in terms of socio-emotional indicators.
She added that the research also confirmed that in our island country, there is no difference between rural and urban education, or in the achievement of students from families in different socioeconomic situations, stating, “We are convinced that we have met the sustainable development goals through 2030, on the quantitative order.”
Accomplishments like these make clear that Cuban education remains one of the great achievements of the Revolution and one of its fundamental pillars. Referring to the research conducted, the Minister said, “One factor studied was the acceptance of diversity on the part of students. In the case of Cuba, this indicator is well above the average. We are at 93%, and the regional average is 85%. The same can be seen in terms of self-regulation in school, in which we showed 87%, higher than the regional average (74%), as well as in empathy, which 70% of our students demonstrate, higher than the average of 55%.”