How did the military junta change education in Peru during the 1970s?

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In March 1972, the military junta in Peru promulgated an education reform bill designed to implement a system of learning that spanned from the cradle to the grave.12

Key features of this reform included:

  • Social Equity: The formal recognition of the equality of women.12
  • Expanded Access: The establishment of new rural schools.12
  • Institutional Independence: The granting of autonomy to the country's universities.12
  • Cultural Inclusion: The integration of Indigenous languages, specifically Quechua and Aymara, into the curriculum for schools located in the Andes and regions east of the Sierra.12