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Ibero-American ministers commit to inclusive, quality education
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Ibero-American ministers commit to inclusive, quality education

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ministers from 22 Ibero-American countries approved the Barcelona Declaration, outlining a common roadmap for education.
  • The declaration focuses on applying artificial intelligence ethically in education and vocational training, promoting inclusive and equitable learning environments.
  • It also addresses strengthening educational systems' resilience against emergencies and aligning vocational training with labor market needs.

Ministers of Education from 22 Ibero-American nations have adopted the Barcelona Declaration, establishing a shared strategy to advance education through key areas including artificial intelligence, vocational training, and resilience. The declaration, approved at the XXIX Ibero-American Conference of Ministers of Education in Barcelona, Spain, serves as a preparation for the upcoming XXX Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government in Madrid.

reinforce Ibero-American cooperation

— Milagros TolónThe Spanish Minister of Education described the objective of the Barcelona Declaration.

Spanish Minister of Education Milagros Tolón stated that the agreement arrives during a period of "profound transformations" impacting employment, educational inequalities, and the climate crisis. The declaration aims to "reinforce Ibero-American cooperation" and foster "shared agreements" for educational systems. It is structured around three main pillars.

shared agreements

— Milagros TolónThe Spanish Minister of Education described the objective of the Barcelona Declaration.

The first pillar focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in education and vocational training, emphasizing the need for ethical, safe, critical, and responsible use. The ministers agreed to place AI "at the service of education" to expand opportunities and support teachers, while actively preventing the creation of new digital divides and inequalities.

at the service of education

— Milagros TolónThe Spanish Minister of Education explained the approach to using AI in education.

The second pillar highlights vocational training as a crucial tool for employment, proposing a shared strategy to develop more flexible, inclusive, and accredited training systems that are closely aligned with the demands of the labor market. The third pillar addresses the resilience of educational systems in the face of emergencies such as climate events, cyber threats, and health crises, outlining a guide for prevention, action, and recovery in educational centers.

new gaps and inequalities

— Milagros TolónThe Spanish Minister of Education discussed the need to prevent AI from creating new disparities.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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