The paradox of the young man with a perfect score on the ICFES: his school has no computers.

Samuel Huertas Moreno, a 16-year-old student at the María Medina rural school in Fosca (Cundinamarca) , obtained the highest possible score on the Icfes Saber 11 tests: 500 out of 500.

The principal of María Medina School, Sergio Gutiérrez, explained that Samuel's academic success is largely due to the teachers' hard work and the teaching method implemented.

According to Caracol Radio, the school promotes a reading plan and comprehensive training that encourages reading, research, and problem-solving.

Gutiérrez emphasized that teachers have created an academic environment that encourages students' curiosity and autonomy.

" Thanks to the academic method and the reading plan implemented by our teachers, our institution has great talent ," he noted, adding that these results demonstrate that rural youth can access scholarships and higher education opportunities with the right support.

However, the rector also highlighted the difficulties his institution faces.

" I don't like to say this, but we are managing poverty. We are a Technical Systems School, but we don't have computers ," he said in an interview with the aforementioned media outlet.

He also explained that the infrastructure is in poor condition. During the most recent rainy season, the institution lost part of its roof and suffered damage that affected classes.

" We're working tirelessly ," the director insisted, while asking for support to improve educational spaces and ensure a suitable environment for students.

In response to these statements, Governor Jorge Emilio Rey announced the remodeling and technological equipment of the María Medina School's computer science classroom.

The commitment includes the provision of computer equipment and the adaptation of spaces to strengthen students' technical training.

The president acknowledged the efforts of the educational community and emphasized that the case of Samuel Huertas should serve as an inspiration for other municipalities in the department.

"This achievement motivates us to continue strengthening public education in Cundinamarca," he said.

“ We have a perfect score on the Saber 11 tests. Samuel Huertas Moreno, from Fosca, obtained a score of 500/500. It wasn't luck; it's a reflection of a successful pedagogical model and the efforts of students, families, and teachers ,” he said.

The young man, described by his teachers as "disciplined, curious, and hard-working," represents an example of overcoming challenges in a context of limited resources. His story reflects how a collective commitment among students, families, and teachers can transform educational outcomes and open up new possibilities for the country's rural communities.

*This content was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on publicly available information released to media outlets. It was also reviewed by a journalist and an editor.

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