Brazil education experts address pandemic learning loss and literacy strategies

Educational experts in Brazil are addressing the long-term consequences of learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocates emphasize that schools serve as vital spaces for social interaction, food security, and the identification of domestic violence, arguing that educational recovery should have been prioritized alongside the reopening of commerce.

To address pedagogical challenges, the Institute of Advanced Studies Polo Ribeirão Preto (IEA-RP) at the University of São Paulo, in partnership with the Laboratory of Studies and Research in Social Economy (Lepes), is hosting a hybrid event on August 21. The discussion will focus on effective literacy methods and the challenges of implementing scientific evidence into large-scale public education policies. Key topics include teacher training, pedagogical autonomy, and diverse learning trajectories for children.