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Argentina's Ministry of Education has partnered with the eth Kipu Foundation to integrate ethereum and blockchain technology into the Buenos Aires high school curriculum, according to a recent report. advertisement.
The program aims to equip high school students in Buenos Aires with knowledge about ethereum and blockchain technology. It is hoped that this initiative will prepare participants for a technology-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 professional opportunities for young people and will place Argentina at the forefront of the global blockchain movement.
He added:
“By integrating ethereum education into high schools, we are not only teaching students about technology, but giving them the tools to shape the future.”
ethereum Education
Starting August 27, high school students in Buenos Aires will have the opportunity to participate in internships in blockchain projects.
Additionally, the program offers an online Solidity course for 500 students aged 18 and over. This course is designed to provide them with the skills needed to develop dApps on the ethereum blockchain network.
To ensure the success of the program, 30 educators from the city will be trained to teach ethereum and blockchain-related topics. The framework developed through this initiative could be expanded to other regions.
Romina, another of the co-founders of eth Kipu, expressed her enthusiasm for the progress of the project. She stated:
“It started a few months ago, with classes for +100 coordinators 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.”
Cryptocurrency Education
This development aligns with a global push for blockchain and cryptocurrency education.
Several organizations, including Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, have advanced blockchain education in Africa and other regions to prepare people for the digital age through innovative learning opportunities.
Most recently, El Salvador launched a bitcoin training and certification program for 80,000 public servants.
Market observers believe that these educational efforts will drive further innovation and adoption of blockchain technology.