# Natal municipal education administration and planning > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/natal-municipal-education-administration-and-planning > Updated: 2026-10-16T17:50:45.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Natal Municipal Education Secretariat has initiated several administrative and pedagogical developments for the municipal school network. In October 2026, the Secretariat announced the MARCO 2026 exhibition, an event themed “Where knowledge connects and identities transform.” Scheduled for November 5 and 6 at Praça da Árvore in Mirassol, the exhibition marks a return to the municipal school calendar after 12 years. The event includes categories for research portfolios, artistic performances, and entrepreneurship fairs, involving students from Early Childhood Education through Youth and Adult Education (EJA). Following these announcements, the city released the 2027 municipal school calendar. The upcoming academic year is set to run from February 17 to December 23, 2027, covering 147 municipal units. The calendar establishes specific academic structures for different levels, including trimesters for Early Childhood Education and bimesters for Elementary School and EJA. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Natal announces 2027 municipal school calendar The Natal municipal government has announced the 2027 school calendar, with classes running from February 17 to December 23 across 147 educational units. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/natal-announces-2027-municipal-school-calendar ### 2026-10-09: Natal Municipal Education Secretariat announces MARCO 2026 exhibition The Natal Municipal Secretariat of Education has announced the return of the MARCO exhibition for 2026, featuring student art, science, and entrepreneurship projects. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/natal-municipal-education-secretariat-announces-marco-2026-exhibition --- Cite as: Natal municipal education administration and planning. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/natal-municipal-education-administration-and-planning