Category: Education
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Anísio Teixeira is officially the patron of Brazilian public schools
The educator Anísio Teixeira is about to be officially recognized as the patron of Brazilian public schools. The law, granting this title to the teacher who passed away in 1971 in Rio de Janeiro, was signed on October 15, Teacher’s Day, by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Flip attracts between 27,000 and 30,000 people to Paraty
The 22nd International Literary Festival of Paraty (Flip) came to an end on October 13, after five days of an intense cultural program. According to the organizers, the event attracted between 27,000 and 30,000 people to the historic city on the southern coast of Rio de Janeiro. As the flagship of a vast parallel program…
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Astronomy and Astronautics Olympiad Sets Medal Record
The Brazilian Astronomy and Astronautics Olympiad (OBA) has set a new record for medals this year. A total of 81,153 gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to students from all states, about 38% more compared to 2023. Nearly half were from public school students (39,200). According to astronomer João Batista Garcia Canalle, scientific olympiads…
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Brazilian Transgender Model Makes History at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
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Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio and American Alex Consani made history as the first transgender women to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday (15) in New York.
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Brazilians Mostly Optimistic About Their Country’s Global Standing
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As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are optimistic about their country’s status as an international power. Approximately four in ten say that Brazil will eventually become one of the world’s most powerful nations, and about a quarter say that Brazil…
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The Planet No Longer Waits to Charge the Next Generation,” Warned Lula at the Opening of the 79th UN General Assembly
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered one of the most impactful speeches of his presidency during the opening of the 79th UN General Assembly in September. Mixing criticism and appeal, his speech exposed the inability of major nations to unite to face global challenges and highlighted the necessary effort across various sectors to transform…
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Celebrating the Brazilian Classic of Children’s Literature: “Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow”
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This is the first English edition of the beloved Brazilian children’s book Marcelo, Martelo, Marmelo, originally published in 1976. This timeless story by acclaimed author Ruth Rocha is a playful reflection on language and a celebration of young creative thinkers like Marcelo as they make sense of the world around them.This English edition has been…
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1st Brazilian Immigrant Stories Contest Extends Registration Period
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The non-profit organization Imigra Foundation, based in New York, has just launched the 1st Brazilian Immigrant Stories Contest in the United States: “Unbelievable Stories.” The initiative aims to celebrate and value the experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the United States, “promoting integration and giving a voice to immigrants through the sharing of their real, funny,…
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14-Year-Old Teen Kills 4 People in Georgia, USA
Once again, classrooms and hallways turned into scenes of horror in the United States when a shooter killed four people on Wednesday (4) at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. It is the 45th school shooting so far this year and the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since the March 2023 massacre at The…
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Celebrating 202 Years of Brazilian Independence: A Journey Through Time
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On September 7, 2024, Brazil celebrates the 202nd anniversary of its independence, a milestone that marks over two centuries of sovereignty and nation-building. This pivotal moment in Brazilian history, achieved in 1822, was not just a declaration of autonomy, but the beginning of a complex and evolving journey towards the establishment of a modern and…