Villarrica celebrated this Saturday the National Day of the Paraguayan Pedagogue with a tribute to educator Ramón Indalecio Cardozo, who would have turned 150. The event brought together students, teachers, directors, representatives of the educational sector, writers, student centers, parents, municipal authorities, and members of JCI Villarrica, as well as citizens who followed the cultural program.
One of the central moments was the inauguration of the first street library in the department of Guairá, installed in the Plaza de los Héroes of Villarrica del Espíritu Santo. The space was stocked with books donated by citizens, educational institutions, and social organizations, with the aim of promoting free access to reading. The local municipality highlighted that the library will be available to the entire population and asked for care of this community asset for public and free use.
The educational community of Basic School No. 114 Ramón Indalecio Cardozo had a special participation, with students presenting artistic numbers prepared for the occasion. Teachers and directors emphasized the importance of keeping alive the educational and human legacy of Cardozo.
The director of the institution, licensed Ada Marlene Bogado, stated that remembering the Paraguayan pedagogue means valuing teaching as a tool for social transformation. “His legacy not only marked the educational history of Paraguay but also sowed principles that today continue to guide our institutional mission,” she declared. Bogado added that forming upright, critical, supportive, and socially committed individuals is one of the main current challenges of Paraguayan education. She renewed the school's commitment to projecting to the community the values defended by Cardozo: love of knowledge, discipline, creativity, and social responsibility. “We firmly believe that education is not limited to classrooms, but must positively impact families, the community, and the future of our country,” she stated.
During the activity, the historical role of Ramón Indalecio Cardozo as one of the main reformers of Paraguayan education in the 20th century was also highlighted. He promoted innovative teaching methods for his time and advocated for an education centered on the integral development of the child, promoting ethical and civic formation.