In Search of a Vision: How Brazil Is Struggling to Envision Citizenship for Its Public Schools

The public school system in Brazil is going through profound curricular and administrative reforms. The evidence that we are far behind other countries in students’ achievement has made our leaders finally understand that, to be part of the globalized world in partnership conditions with developed countries, we must provide good basic education for all. Therefore, universalizing education and building high standards in Brazilian public schools has become the most important goal of the Ministry of Education (MEC).