• Buenos Aires integrates Ethereum education into secondary school curricula starting August 27, preparing students for future digital economy roles.
• Initiative includes practical internships with blockchain projects, bridging the gap between theoretical education and real-world application in technology.

Buenos Aires has incorporated Ethereum and smart contract education into the secondary school curriculum. This initiative is part of a broader push to integrate cutting-edge technology into the educational framework of Argentina’s capital, starting this school year on August 27.

The Ministry of Education in Buenos Aires approved this curriculum addition, aiming to equip students with foundational knowledge in blockchain technology and its applications.

Alongside classroom instruction, the program includes offering internships that allow students to engage practically with blockchain projects. These opportunities are designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, ensuring that students not only learn about Ethereum but also how to apply this knowledge in practical settings.

As we usually report on Crypto News Flash about Argentina, an aspect of this initiative is the targeted training of 500 young adults in Solidity, the programming language used for developing smart contracts on Ethereum.

This training aims to empower participants to create decentralized applications (dApps) that can be integrated into the local economy, fostering innovation and technological advancement within the community.

To support the sustainability and expansion of this initiative, ETH Kipu, the organization behind this project, will also launch a hybrid training program for 30 educators. This program will equip them with the skills necessary to teach blockchain-related subjects effectively.

Romina Sejas, co-founder of ETH Kipu and known as “cryptochica” on social media, expressed her enthusiasm for the project’s kickoff. She noted that the initiative started months ago with introductory sessions for education ministry staff and has evolved into a comprehensive program involving multiple stakeholders.

“It started a few months ago, with classes for +100 articulators from the Ministry of Education, then with a launch event for 200 high school students and now it is taking shape with these 3 action points mentioned in the document.” – Romina Sejas, co-founder of ETH Kipu

Sejas highlighted the importance of adapting the communication of complex topics like cryptocurrency and blockchain to younger audiences, underscoring the need for feedback to refine educational strategies continually.

This initiative not only enhances the crypto education in Buenos Aires but also sets a precedent for how blockchain technology in Argentina can be integrated into school globally, preparing students for a future where digital and blockchain technologies are omnipresent.