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Bahia education enrollment push

Entities: Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios Contínua (PNAD) · Sistema de Avaliação Baiano de Educação (SABE) · Bahia · Ilhéus · Marcius Gomes

Overview

In early July, the state of Bahia launched a free technical‑school enrollment drive alongside a program to help residents upgrade their driver’s licences. Within weeks, officials reported measurable gains in the municipal school network. Participation in the 2025 Sistema de Avaliação Baiano de Educação (SABE) rose sharply, with 5th‑grade enrollment climbing from 51 % to 90 %, 9th‑grade from 40 % to 80 %, and strong enrollment in lower grades. Proficiency scores in Portuguese and Mathematics also improved, and several schools were highlighted for strong performance. The state achieved the fourth‑highest national ranking for enrollment of children aged 0‑5, a result attributed to expanded full‑day schooling, upgraded infrastructure and policies aimed at retaining students, which together reduced dropout rates and boosted retention.

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bahia sees gains in student participation and enrollment in education assessments

    Bahia's Ilhéus schools saw higher SABE participation and proficiency, while the state ranked fourth nationally in child enrollment, driven by full‑day schooling and infrastructure upgrades.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bahia opens free technical school enrollment and driver‑license upgrade program

    Bahia announced free enrollment for state technical courses and a program covering costs to upgrade driver’s license categories C, D and E.

Sources

atarde.com.br · ilheuseventos.com.br