Raquel Teixeira resigns as Rio Grande do Sul Education Secretary

Raquel Teixeira has resigned from her position as the Secretary of Education for Rio Grande do Sul to return to her home state of Goiás. Teixeira, who has led the department since 2021 following an invitation from Governor Eduardo Leite, stated her intention to focus on her family.

Governor Leite credited Teixeira's administration with several achievements, including achieving first place in the Enem, significant growth in Ideb rankings, the renovation of over one thousand schools, and the implementation of school uniforms for all students and teachers. Additionally, her tenure saw the introduction of a 14th salary for teachers based on learning goal attainment.

Stefanie Eskereski, the current deputy secretary, will assume leadership of the Secretariat of Education to manage the transition to the incoming government of Luciano Zucco.