Brazilians Support Bolsa Família Welfare
Nearly three-quarters of Brazilians are in favor of the Bolsa Família, an anti-poverty program that gives cash to families in...
January 15, 2013Topic
education
Brazil Public Spending Up 10% in 2012
Public spending in Brazil increased by only 10.7 percent in 2012, according to figures revealed by SIAFI, with the majority...
January 8, 2013
ENEM Exam Highlights Education in Brazil
ENEM Exam Highlights Education in Brazil. Expert brazil education analysis and reporting from The Rio Times. Latest brazil education news...
November 6, 2012
One-in-Five of Brazil’s Young Adults Inactive
5.3 million young adults in Brazil, one-in-five, are not studying, working, or looking for a job, according to a study...
September 18, 2012
John Nixon Heads The British School in Rio
Nestled amongst the leafy suburbs of Zona Sul lies one of Rio de Janeiro's most distinguished schools, and Head of...
September 18, 2012
Rio Schools in UPP Communities Improve
Schools located in favela neighborhoods with UPPs had a larger increase on their test score results than their counterparts in...
September 11, 2012
More Computers for Complexo do Alemão
A new computer course in Complexo do Alemão aims to increase computer literacy among children living in the area, boosting...
September 4, 2012
Brazil’s University Affirmative Action Law
Brazil’s senate has passed a bill requiring federal universities to reserve half their places for public school students and black,...
August 14, 2012
Brazil Government Salaries Disclosed
The new Transparency Portal is reported to have published the wages of approximately 700,000 civil servants of the executive branch...
July 3, 2012