History

“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."

Nelson Mandela.

Our history

At Educando, we work every day with a clear purpose: to promote quality education for girls, boys, and young people in Latin America. Since our inception in 2002, we have developed innovative strategies to ensure that public schools can access educational opportunities that enable students to build dignified careers and lives.

Our dedication and collaborative work have led to significant progress in teacher training, thanks to programs that have shaped our history:

IAPE: Transforming English teaching.
STEM Brasil: Practical innovation in science and mathematics.

Initiatives that have inspired the creation of our current programs:

LISTO: Educational leadership development for principals and teachers.
siSTEMa Educando: Strengthening STEM competencies in Mexico and beyond.

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Programs that have shaped our history

IAPE

Created in 2007 together with the Rassias Center at Dartmouth College. It trained over 2,600 teachers in 5,162 public schools in Mexico, benefiting 3 million students. Using the Rassias Method®, it transformed English classes and built a network of leaders. Although it is no longer in operation, its legacy lives on through its IAPE alumni, as well as donors and partners.

LISTO

Launched in 2009, LISTO emerged as a visionary program to transform school leadership in Mexico, focusing on learning and continuous improvement. Over the years, it has evolved to adapt to new realities while maintaining its humanistic essence and earning great prestige among graduate teachers for its support through coaching and technical mentoring. Today, LISTO stands out as the most prominent school leadership program led by civil society in the country.

STEM Brasil

Launched in 2009, this program transformed the teaching of science and mathematics, training more than 13,548 teachers in 1,870 schools across 17 states in Brazil, impacting 829,539 students. Thanks to its methodology, it achieved a 20% increase in mathematics scores on the BIA in those schools. Additionally, its legacy inspired siSTEMa, which continues to strengthen STEM competencies. Now, the STEM Brasil program endures as part of the Institute for Co-Responsibility in Education (ICE).

siSTEMa

Inspired by the success of STEM Brasil, this program trains teachers to develop key skills in their students, such as critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative work. The program incorporates technology and promotes innovation in the classroom, aiming to transform STEM education in Mexico.

What do people say about our programs?

IAPE

“IAPE is a philosophy that, once adopted, not only changes your perspective but also that of your students. The lives of 3,000 young people have changed thanks to this methodology.”

STEM Brasil

“I love the practical activities. STEM Brasil provides another perspective, giving us both the opportunity and the desire to learn.”

LISTO

“Without a doubt, I have a revolutionized mentality, eager to continue learning. I want to share with my group what I have learned, within the area in which I work, for me it is very important because I have to accompany teachers through empathy, assertive communication and, above all, being agents of change."

siSTEMa

"I loved the sessions and receiving feedback that allows us to improve the learning experience of our students."