blackboard chalk markers will be a thing of the past fiscal educational units of the city of La Paz. The commune began a process of replacement by acrylic panels that are manufactured in the carpentry workshop of Villa Fatima. Until May this year the change of 350 units in 40 educational infrastructure will be held, said the head of the area, José Gandarillas.
"Until last year they have been using cardboard slates with chalk, which are quite harmful to children and teachers, according to health studies. Therefore, given the need to acquire whiteboards, was born the idea of creating the furniture to venture into manufacturing workshop whiteboards, "said the official, according to a bulletin of the Municipality of La Paz.
The new white boards have a dimension of 1.21 meters by 2.44 processed wood framed. "We do not use nails, but special glues" said Gandarillas. The difference between the blackboard chalk markers and acrylic is that the latter uses ink markers, whose writing can be removed more easily. Since 2012, 300 units were manufactured in the carpentry of Villa Fatima. This year is scheduled to deliver a total of 350 boards to 40 schools and colleges.
In the market, this type of whiteboards has a cost of up to 1,200 bolivianos Bs. The commune manufactures these products at a cost of Bs 380 bolivianos, about, reported the press release of the commune. Since 2012, the Municipal Government of La Paz stopped buying, like school supplies, based on blackboards and chalk board (white clay bars or colors).
Thus a renewal process in which educational units send a request by roadmap for the Education available inventory of old blackboard chalk markers and replacement is determined by acrylic began. "So we can meet such requirements of school units," said Gandarillas.
Educational spaces
In the municipality of La Paz there are 255 educational facilities, where up to six units operate.
