# Education development in Lucas do Rio Verde

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/education-development-in-lucas-do-rio-verde
> Updated: 2026-08-21T18:01:57.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4.

The municipality of Lucas do Rio Verde in Mato Grosso has demonstrated significant progress in its educational metrics and strategic planning.

In 2025, the city achieved a record score of 6.9 on Brazil’s Basic Education Development Index (Ideb) for the early years of elementary school, surpassing both the national (6.1) and state (6.3) averages. The city also earned the fifth-best rating among Mato Grosso municipalities for the later years of elementary education with a score of 5.2. Mayor Miguel Vaz described the achievement as a “birthday present” for the municipality.

To sustain this momentum, the municipality formalized a partnership with Grupo Empreendedor Mato Grosso em Evolução (GEMTE) to implement a ten-year Strategic Plan for Municipal Education. This initiative focuses on strengthening management within the Municipal Education Secretariat, expanding early childhood education vacancies, ensuring age-appropriate literacy, and integrating educational technology into classrooms. The plan also prioritizes inclusive education and the strengthening of management teams.

Furthering these goals, the city signed a R$ 2.1 million contract to expand the Marcelino Espíndola Dutra Municipal School, adding seven classrooms and six bathrooms to address capacity limits. Additionally, the Secretariat of Education has launched specialized training for teachers and coordinators in Specialized Educational Service (AEE). In partnership with FTD Educação and the Stimulus psychomotricity academy, this program utilizes psychomotricity to support neurodivergent students, specifically those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, to help manage emotional dysregulation and promote development.

## Claims

- The Secretariat of Education held a training session for teachers and coordinators of Specialized Educational Service (AEE) on October 21. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- There is a growing demand for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in municipal school units. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Lucas do Rio Verde advances education and infrastructure

Lucas do Rio Verde is implementing new educational training in psychomotricity for special education teachers and continuing urban road maintenance projects across the municipality.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucas-do-rio-verde-advances-education-and-infrastructure

### 2026-08-14: Lucas do Rio Verde expands business support and school infrastructure

Lucas do Rio Verde is expanding local capacity through a new partnership to support small businesses and a R$ 2.1 million contract to expand the Marcelino Espíndola Dutra Municipal School.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucas-do-rio-verde-expands-business-support-and-school-infrastructure

### 2026-08-11: Lucas do Rio Verde partners with Grupo GEMTE for education plan

Lucas do Rio Verde has partnered with Grupo GEMTE to implement a ten-year strategic plan for municipal education, focusing on literacy, technology, and expanded early childhood education.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucas-do-rio-verde-partners-with-grupo-gemte-for-education-plan

### 2026-08-06: Lucas do Rio Verde Sets Record Ideb Score in 2025

Lucas do Rio Verde achieved a record 6.9 Ideb score for early elementary education in 2025, topping its history and beating national and state averages; mayor Miguel Vaz hailed the result.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucas-do-rio-verde-sets-record-ideb-score-in-2025

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Cite as: Education development in Lucas do Rio Verde. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/education-development-in-lucas-do-rio-verde