The Chichimax Commentaries: Education
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Historical Sketch of Formal Education in Guatemala History of Public Schools in Chichicastenango Education Reforms and Problems Poverty and Education	The reverse of the 5 Quetzal note reflects 19th Century Liberal faith in education as a force for modernization and development.  Critics suggest that while the Guatemalan government dedicates space on the Q5 note, it does not dedicate nearly enough Q5 notes to education