Rethinking education

Schools in Ceará, Brazil have been praised for how they have overcome problems. So what did they do?

Download this quiz session to find out more about these schools and explore what other countries could learn from their approach. What changes will your students suggest for your school?

Published 19 January 2022

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In this week's Headline, discuss how countries could rethink education after covid-19 by looking at what’s been done by schools in Ceará, Brazil.

Use this one-hour session to help your students understand:

  • How covid-19 has affected education globally
  • What schools in Ceará have done to rethink their education system
  • How other schools could use these ideas to help recover from the pandemic

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These teaching resources are supported by the British Council and UK Aid. The Economist Educational Foundation maintained full editorial control.

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