Costa Rica Education System
How many main levels of education are there in Costa Rica?
2 (primary and secondary)
Are there more teachers or police in Costa Rica?
teachers
What is one thing a person needs in order to become a teacher?
Bachelor's degree, teacher preparation program, other student teaching volunteering
What percent of teachers in the US are females?
75%
What percent of Costa Rica's national budget is used for education?
30%
Fill in the blank: Costa Rican President Jose Figueres Ferrer announced the abolition of the _____ in 1949 with the promise that they would be replaced with teachers.
army
Where do schools in America get their funding from?
property tax
What is the average salary per year of a public school teacher?
$50,000-$75,000