La Institución Libre de Enseñanza

La Institución Libre de Enseñanza was an educational organization founded in Spain in 1876, emphasizing liberal, secular, and progressive values. It aimed to provide a modern, humanist education that encouraged critical thinking, creativity, and respect for individual freedom, often challenging traditional authoritarian and religious influences in schooling. The institution promoted scientific knowledge, arts, and social development through innovative teaching methods. It played a key role in shaping Spanish education and inspired a movement toward more open, democratic schooling, especially during periods of political upheaval and modernization in Spain.