After a few decades, the Aztecs became one of the most powerful of empires in Mexico. The Aztecs considered war an important activity which should not be suppressed. Their army was highly organized and strong. They also valued education and teachers were greatly respected. Both boys and girls were educated from birth.
Fathers educate boys during the first years of life while mothers took care of girls.
Boys and girls went to both but were segregated. The tepochcalli was for the children of common families and one was found in each neighborhood. Childreen learned history, myths, religion, and Aztec ceremonial songs. The boys trained to be warriors, and also learned about agriculture and trade. Girls were trained in the arts and trades and were educated to form a family.