A public school in Bogotá, Colombia became one of just 10 global finalists in the World's Best School Prizes after replacing punishment with emotional learning, cutting serious school conflicts by 85%, eliminating reported bullying, and keeping dropout below 1%

AI justification

Transformative educational reform advancing child rights and systemic peace. | The school's shift from punishment to emotional learning is a clear ethical win, directly advancing child welfare, education access, and peace within the school community. The systemic reduction in conflicts and bullying aligns with multiple human rights frameworks and demonstrates a scalable model for educational reform. No significant negative aspects were identified.