Panama has been supporting the Ministry of Education from the start, holding workshops with over 400 teachers and virtual courses for more than 5,000 educators. Everything was designed so that teachers learn how to apply a curriculum based on international standards and real-world competencies. Valentín González, a student at the institute, stated that classes are now much more entertaining. During a Reading class, students demonstrated for the Minister of Education, Lucy Molinar, and the U.S. Ambassador, Kevin Marino Cabrera, how classes are transformed with the Curriculum Redesign. The methodologies are more participatory, use technology, and make learning fun and practical. Molinar highlighted that the government wants English to stop being a luxury and become a tool to open academic and job opportunities. This ensures that classes are not only modern but also meaningful for the country's educational system. With these actions, thousands of students begin learning English in a more accessible, practical way, with real opportunities for their future. But what was most emphasized was the joint work with international allies to improve education. The U.S. Embassy also thanked the Access scholarship program, which allows for continued English practice outside the classroom. Davina Cole, National Director of Foreign Languages, explained that the entire curriculum was validated with Panamanian experts and teachers. «We use teamwork, technology, and participation. At the Fermín Naudeau Institute, students don't just read in English, they live it. You feel that you are really learning», she said.
