Dominican Republic vs Uruguay
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic produces more Major League Baseball players per capita than any country.
Baseball academies recruit children as young as 12, making the sport the most viable path from poverty to prosperity for Dominican boys.
Uruguay
Every Uruguayan primary school child receives a free laptop through the Plan Ceibal program.
Uruguay was the first country to implement one-laptop-per-child nationally, giving every public school student a device and internet access since 2007.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic follows a 6-3-3 system. Spanish is the language of instruction. The Jornada Escolar Extendida expanded the school day from 4 to 8 hours, transforming education access. The 4% GDP education spending mandate was achieved in 2013.
Uruguay
Uruguay follows a 6-3-3 system. Spanish is the language of instruction. Education is free, secular, and compulsory from ages 4 to 14. Plan Ceibal provides every student with a laptop and internet connectivity.
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