Itaboraí anti-racist education index grows 270%

The municipality of Itaboraí has seen a 270% increase in its anti-racist education index over a two-year period. According to data from the Ministry of Education’s Equity Diagnostic tool, the city’s score rose from 12.9 points in 2024 to 47.7 points in 2026.

This performance places Itaboraí above the average for municipal networks in the state of Rio de Janeiro, which recorded 40.3 points. The Ministry of Education uses this diagnostic to monitor the implementation of policies regarding ethnic-racial relations and Quilombola school education, evaluating dimensions such as teacher training, school management, teaching materials, and funding.