Proposal for the creation of a Center for Learning Resources (CRA) in the School of San Lorenzo de Tarrazu

Education is the basis for economic and social development, but there are great inequalities in education and access to documentary resources, audiovisual and technology, a situation that affects school performance. The Organization of the United Nations Educational and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) found a correlation between levels of inequality in a country and performance: the greater the inequality, the worse the performance. Investment in education affects human development and benefit is obtained for the individual and society, which is necessary to ensure social equity, so that there is quality education for all. One of the fundamental purposes of the educational process is to train Costa Rican human thinking, analytical and critical of their environment. The purpose of that is acquired through various methods of academic achievement, learning, participation and constant communication of knowledge between the administrative staff, faculty and students. It is appropriate for schools and colleges have a school library or Resource Center for Learning, it is the gathering, analysis and work of the educational community, working with the intellectual growth of students, faculty, staff and community through access to different services and learning resources provided by the library or CRA.

Walker en Centroamérica de Lorenzo Montufar Rivera

Introducción: La reedición del libro Walker en Centro América, edición destinada a Costa Rica del tomo VII de la Reseña Histórica de Centro América de Lorenzo Montúfar Rivera, la cual fue publicada entre 1877 y 1888, es un paso importante para rehabilitar su figura como historiador y político. Montúfar Rivera fue uno de los principales personajes centroamericanos que luchó por vencer militar y diplomáticamente a William Walker y a los filibusteros, Lo hizo desde la escena política costarricense durante los años de 1856 a 1858…

Mapa de amenazas naturales potenciales: Hoja San Lorenzo

Mapa de ubicación de amenazas naturales, con el objetivo de apoyar el proceso de prevención contra desastres naturales en el nivel local.