Education News
Thursday, 23 May 2013 19:22
Disagreements over leadership and handling of school causes students to revolt.The facade of Santiago’s esteemed Instituto Nacional harkened back to the height of the 2011 student movement Thursday morning, with chair legs protruding from the fence and banners hanging from the gates.
President Piñera highlights early education in May 21 address which leaves university students asking for more. 
Government denies student claims that 10,000 will lose funding.
Evening march organized by private university and high school students dispersed by police, leading to several arrests.
March beginning in Plaza Italia will attempt to deliver letter to President Piñera.
Changes to student grants cited as key factor in largely peaceful march that ended with isolated confrontations between police and ‘encapuchados.’ 
In the shadow of presidential elections, Chile’s confederation of student unions continues to pursue free education.
The Council of University Directors met last Thursday to reevaluate how students are tested and universities are funded. 
Carolina Schmidt’s inexperience in education policy leaves many doubting her ability to bring the change that student leaders demand. 
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