The Escuela Nueva model was adopted in Colombia in the 1970s as a national education policy to address issues with traditional education methods. It focuses on active, skills-based learning linked to daily life through self-instructional textbooks, learning corners, and increased teacher-student interaction time. Key components include curriculum design, community involvement, teacher training, and administrative support. Studies found higher test scores, promotion rates, and lower repetition and dropout rates with this model. Further adaptation and research is still needed for full implementation.