VOICED : Estudiantes en Chile: No a la mala educacion

Chilean students protested in Santiago demanding free university education, a promise made by President Michelle Bachelet. The protest, which was met with police resistance, highlights ongoing dissatisfaction with the current education system, which is seen as highly segregated and a remnant of the Pinochet era. Although some progress has been made, with 145,000 students receiving free education, many believe it is insufficient.

What was the main demand of the Chilean students during their protest in Santiago?

• Improved healthcare facilities

• Free university education

• Lower taxes

• Better public transportation

How did the government respond to the student protests?

• By using tear gas and water cannons

• By offering scholarships

• By increasing police presence

• By reducing tuition fees

What was a key promise of Michelle Bachelet's campaign regarding education?

• To provide free university education

• To increase teacher salaries

• To introduce online learning

• To build more schools

What is the historical context of the current Chilean education system?

• It was inherited from the Pinochet dictatorship

• It was established by the Spanish colonizers

• It was modeled after the American system

• It was developed in the 21st century

How many students began studying for free as part of the educational reform?

• 100,000

• 145,000

• 250,000

• 200,000