About 420 **teachers** from early childhood, primary, secondary, and higher education levels in **Tucumán** are participating in the course **”Environmental Education in Waste Management”**, a free initiative promoted by the Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán, with the endorsement of the provincial Ministry of Education through resolution 0576/5.
This training not only strengthens the [commitment to caring for the planet](https://noticiasambientales.com/compromiso-ambiental/panales-ecologicos-una-buena-opcion-para-el-cuidado-del-planeta-y-los-bebes/), but also **adds points** to the teachers’ credentials.
## A training program with impact
The course, which is part of the **Educá Environmental Education** program, aims to train teachers and students in **good environmental practices**. According to **Julieta Migliavacca**, Secretary of **Environment and Sustainable Development**, this course marks a milestone as it is the first time the municipality is registered as an operator of offering institutions to provide training with **teacher points**.
“We have high expectations that it will be the first of many courses, so that teachers can be allies in environmental management programs,” highlighted Migliavacca.
## Training modality and content
The training takes place on **four consecutive Saturdays**, from **8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.**, at the **Rosita Ávila Theater**, and includes:
– **Theoretical classes** on environmental management.
– **Educational visits** to the **Municipal Orchard** and the **Composting Center** (Lamadrid 3700).
– Tour of the waste disposal plant in **Overo Pozo**.
According to **Georgina Vitar**, coordinator of the [**Educá program**](https://comunicacionsmt.gob.ar/contenido/1268/arranco-el-programa-de-educacion-ambiental-educa-en-escuelas-y-jardines-municipa), the course has **40 teaching hours**, requires **full attendance**, has a **final evaluation**, and addresses topics such as:
– **Environmental Education Law** (Law 27,621).
– **General Environmental Law and Yolanda Law**.
– **Municipal ordinances on waste management**.
## Testimonials and teacher participation
**Teacher Julia Vallejo** from **Gobernador Miguel Critto School**, valued the opportunity to participate in the free course, emphasizing that it will allow her to transmit [knowledge about environmental care](https://noticiasambientales.com/compromiso-ambiental/la-empresa-hubbing-latam-de-logistica-inteligente-es-muy-activa-en-politicas-de-cuidado-ambiental/) both in the classroom and in everyday life. She also mentioned that the students at her school have already received free **Educá** workshops, enriching their science fair on **aromatic plants**.
“I will be able to organize a parent workshop after this training, to work from home with the family,” expressed Vallejo.
## Towards comprehensive environmental education
The program aims for teachers to **acquire pedagogical tools** to integrate **environmental education cross-curricularly** in the classroom, promoting **theoretical and practical** learning about waste management. With great interest from the teaching community, it is expected to continue with new **training capacities in the future**.
This course represents **a key advance in environmental education in Tucumán**, consolidating **the alliance between education and sustainability**, with the support of **municipal and provincial institutions**.
*Cover photo: Municipality of San Miguel de Tucumán*
