# Educational reforms and trends in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/educational-reforms-and-trends-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-09-22T14:30:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Ecuador is implementing a competency-based curriculum pilot program to replace traditional rote learning with a model focused on the practical application of knowledge. Initially rolled out in the Sierra-Amazonía region, the program has expanded its pilot phase to include the Azuay, Cañar, and Morona Santiago regions. The curriculum is built on three pillars—knowing, doing, and being—and aims to develop seven key competencies, including digital, scientific, and socio-emotional skills. In Chile, recent PISA data indicates significant challenges in mathematics and reading standards, though students report a higher-than-average connection with their teachers. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic has introduced a legislative proposal to make the teaching of English, French, and Haitian Creole mandatory from primary through secondary levels, citing historical and migratory ties. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Educational reforms and learning trends emerge in Chile and Ecuador Chilean education faces academic gaps despite strong teacher-student bonds, while Ecuador pilots a new competency-based curriculum focused on practical skills and socio-emotional development. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/educational-reforms-and-learning-trends-emerge-in-chile-and-ecuador ### 2026-09-16: Educational reforms underway in Ecuador and the Dominican Republic Ecuador is piloting a competency-based curriculum to replace rote learning, while a legislative proposal in the Dominican Republic seeks to make Creole, English, and French mandatory in schools. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/educational-reforms-underway-in-ecuador-and-the-dominican-republic --- Cite as: Educational reforms and trends in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/educational-reforms-and-trends-in-latin-america