In a viral open letter video, scientist Constanza Araya, reflecting on her journey from poverty to pursuing a doctorate, criticizes the Chilean government's proposed 3% cuts to social programs, questioning the lack of evidence behind these decisions and warning of their potential negative impact on essential services like education and school meals. #SocialImpact #PublicPolicy #EducationAdvocacy #CL

A declaration signed by nearly 300 individuals, including academics from 26 universities, educators, and professionals, strongly condemns a Ministry of Finance directive recommending the elimination of 15 programs from the Ministry of Education, labeling it a "maximum irresponsibility" and a "blow" to public education, while warning that such policies could dismantle the system and disproportionately impact vulnerable student populations. #PublicEducation #EducationPolicy #SocialJustice #CL