Ley sobre establecimiento de escuelas de primeras letras para los niños de ambos sexos.

Abstract

The image contains news about the Law on Establishments of Primary Schools for children of both sexes, establishes fundamental measures for basic education in the country. Recognizing that primary education is the basis of all human knowledge, the law provides that every city, town, parish and town with one hundred or more neighbors must have at least one primary school. Funds are allocated from various sources, including special foundations and contributions from neighbors for its financing. Teachers are appointed by local authorities and must teach reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, as well as the principles of religion and Christian morality, ensuring uniformity and quality of teaching. News published in Gaceta de Cundinamarca. August 6, 1821.