https://crpe.org/story-of-sobral/
"The scorching, arid northeastern state of Ceará, Brazil has long been known
for growing cashews and coconuts. Now, it’s defied expectations by cultivating
one of the world’s best public elementary school systems, despite high rates of
poverty. How Sobral transformed its public school system and attained
near-universal literacy offers lessons for communities everywhere.
With 85 elementary schools and almost 34,000 students, Sobral now dominates
national assessments in reading and math—outscoring even affluent students in
Saõ Paulo, Brazil’s financial center. In 2000, only 48% of Sobral’s
second-graders were reading at grade level. By 2004, that figure had almost
doubled to 92%, with an average of 95% in the years since (until 2020 pandemic
school closures). Since 2014, the average Sobral fifth grader has scored not
just “proficient” but “advanced” on Brazil’s national proficiency test
(National Basic Education Assessment System, or SAEB).
Sobral’s story is one of system-wide transformation. It’s a tale of a community
that, over many years, changed every aspect of its primary education system. It
features a grand vision and bold political leadership. It speaks to the power
of aligned instructional systems, deep investments in educators, and a culture
of love, support, and high expectations. It’s a multi-faceted story that
demonstrates the possibility of achieving near-universal literacy, even in
resource-constrained environments."
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