The new digital school in Latin America: challenges and advances in Paraguay

In recent decades, education in Latin America has increasingly shifted toward a digital model, transforming the traditional “analog school” into a new digital school characterized by the intensive use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in educational processes. This article examines this phenomenon in the regional context with an emphasis on Paraguay, analyzing public policies (such as the Paraguay Digital initiative and connectivity projects of the Ministry of Education and Sciences – MEC), digital divides, school connectivity, and teacher training. A documentary approach and critical analysis of official sources, international reports, and recent academic literature (2019–2024) are conducted to understand how different stakeholders address digital inclusion in education. The results show that, despite significant progress in school connectivity and teacher training, deep inequalities remain (between urban–rural areas and public–private schools), along with persistent challenges in infrastructure and digital skills. The article concludes by highlighting the need for a comprehensive strategy in Paraguay that combines investments in connectivity, equipment, and critical teacher training to consolidate a more equitable and high-quality digital school.