# Education infrastructure and enrollment in Paraná > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/education-infrastructure-and-enrollment-in-paran > Updated: 2026-09-29T01:12:32.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The state of Paraná, Brazil, is undergoing developments in its educational infrastructure and academic offerings. The state government has invested R$ 101.2 million to replace wooden classrooms with permanent masonry and steel structures, having already upgraded 443 classrooms across 79 municipalities. This initiative aims to replace 100% of the state's wooden classrooms. In the higher education sector, enrollment has reached over 711,000 students, with a notable trend toward distance learning (EAD), which now accounts for 56.4% of total enrollments. Complementing these infrastructure and enrollment trends, educational institutions are expanding access through specific programs. The Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) has launched a solidarity course providing free preparatory classes for its entrance exam, while the Paraná State Secretariat of Education (Seed-PR) has opened registrations for various professional and technological technical courses for the 2027 academic year. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Paraná educational institutions open enrollment for preparatory and technical courses Educational programs in Paraná, Brazil, are opening enrollment: UFPR offers 120 free university prep spots, while the state opens registration for various technical and vocational courses. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-educational-institutions-open-enrollment-for-preparatory-and-technical-courses ### 2026-09-21: Paraná implements classroom upgrades and reports higher education growth Paraná has replaced 443 wooden classrooms with masonry structures since 2019. Meanwhile, state higher education sees over 711,000 students, with distance learning now representing the majority of enrollments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-implements-classroom-upgrades-and-reports-higher-education-growth --- Cite as: Education infrastructure and enrollment in Paraná. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/education-infrastructure-and-enrollment-in-paran