We Celebrate the IDEB Results in Our Partner Networks!
The future of education looks brighter, and we have a lot to celebrate! Check out the highlights:
- In Bahia, our four partner municipalities exceeded their IDEB targets!
- In Rio Grande do Norte, 7 of the 9 municipalities saw significant improvements compared to 2019. The other two offset the effects of the pandemic, maintaining stable results.
- In João Lisboa, Maranhão, the IDEB score jumped from 4.8 to 5.3, exceeding all expectations.
- Santa Catarina is all good news: 4 municipalities exceeded their targets, and another 4 saw growth compared to 2019.
- In Tocantins, the municipalities of São Salvador and Sucupira also stood out, achieving their goals.
These results show that, with dedication and collaboration, we can transform education across the country. We remain steadfast in our support for municipal school systems, ensuring a quality education for all students!
2nd Meeting of the Board of Directors – New Horizons
On August 6, we welcomed the board members of the Fefig Institute to our
2nd Meeting of the Board of Directors. Among the many topics discussed, here are some highlights:
- New PowerBI platform: Our projects now have a powerful tool for tracking and monitoring, ensuring greater transparency and efficiency.
- Growth on social media: Our Instagram and LinkedIn profiles have seen a surge in followers, which boosts our visibility and our potential to attract new partners!
- Project submission to the Ministry of Culture: We are ready to apply for incentive grants, which could increase our budget and allow us to reach even more regions and people.



2nd Strategic Committee Meeting in Florianópolis and School Visits
On August 21 and 22, our superintendent, Bartholomeu Silva, was in Santa Catarina for the Second Strategic Committee meeting. The meeting was held at both GRANFPOLIS headquarters and in the municipality of Rancho Queimado, to facilitate discussions and minimize travel for participants.
The main topics were:
- Literacy Management Project: We evaluate the lessons, reading assignments, and students’ performance at home.
- Early Childhood Education Improvement Program: We analyze data from daycare centers and preschools, focusing on areas that require more attention and planning.
In addition to the committee, the team made inspiring visits to schools in São Bonifácio and Leoberto Leal, where we saw firsthand the positive impact of our programs.



Attendance at the Event Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the IOCHPE Foundation
On August 26, our Institute attended the 35th-anniversary celebration of the IOCHPE Foundation, a moving occasion. Our board member Maria Cecília, Superintendent Bartholomeu Silva, and staff member Marcelo Vautier were in attendance to congratulate the institution led by our board member Cláudio Anjos.
It was an honor to participate in this event, which celebrates decades of transformation in the lives of adolescents and young people through vocational education.
We wish the IOCHPE Foundation many more years of success and positive impact!



Visit to the São Gonçalo do Amarante Campus in Rio Grande do Norte – Working Together for Quality Literacy
On September 3 and 4, our executive superintendent Bartholomeu Silva and monitoring and evaluation intern Marcelo Vautier visited the municipalities of São Gonçalo do Amarante, Ceará-Mirim, and Pureza in Rio Grande do Norte as part of the implementation hub for the Literacy Management Program (360° Circuit). In addition to the Management Committee Meeting, attended by representatives from the 10 partner municipalities, we also visited several schools, such as the Jarbas Passarinho Municipal School and the Maria Bernadete Municipal School, to closely monitor the progress and challenges facing the school systems.
It’s always a joy to be out in the field, discussing strategies to improve the processes that lead to the comprehensive literacy of our children!



1st National Meeting of Technical Agents – A Time for Reflection and Collective Growth

From September 16 to 18, we held the First National Meeting of Technical Agents at the Fefig Institute headquarters, bringing together dedicated professionals who work directly in the regions served by our projects. In attendance were Adailton Cotrim (Tocantins and Maranhão), Andrea Leite (Bahia), Ednalda Assis (Piauí and Rio Grande do Norte), and Risália Calasans (Santa Catarina). It was a special occasion where we celebrated achievements, shared lessons learned, and discussed topics such as Inclusive Education in Literacy, data management, and the use of social media to maximize the impact of our work.
This exchange of experiences strengthens our work and inspires us to continue with even greater dedication!
Participation in the “Zenith of Tomorrow” Event – Partners in Education

Our president Luiz Fernando Figueiredo participated, alongside Jair Ribeiro, President of Parceiros da Educação, in the event “Zenith of Tomorrow”, in a roundtable discussion on the Role of Civil Society. During the debate, the vital importance of civil society in supporting public education and building collaborative governance was highlighted. A firm and ongoing commitment to better learning outcomes, especially in municipal school systems, is essential to the success of our partnership with Parceiros da Educação.
Make your donation via PIX (CNPJ) 31.354.720/0001-89. Every donation makes a real difference.
Together, we are agents of change. Together, we transform lives.
Follow the Fefig Institute on social media and stay up to date on our initiatives!