Rio Says Essential Services Will Return to Normal Today
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the ongoing truck drivers' protest that has paralyzed Brazil...
May 29, 2018Topic
Schools
Finding Classes to Learn Portuguese While in Rio de Janeiro
Whether you’re visiting for a week’s holiday, a month or two of traveling, or looking to work or set up...
March 13, 2018
Armed Forces Operation in Rio Already Impacts Crime Rate
In a surprise visit to Rio on Sunday, President Temer said Armed Forces may remain in the city until the...
July 31, 2017
Brazil’s City of Vitória Braces for 6th Day of Violence
City officials announced that schools and health clinics will remain closed and bus transportation has been suspended for fear of...
February 8, 2017
Beverage Giants in Brazil to Halt Sale of Soft Drinks in Schools
Trying to give kids healthier choices,the beverage companies will only sell mineral water, fruit juices, coconut water and dairy-based drinks...
June 23, 2016
Education Goals in Brazil Unlikely to be Met in 2016
Although the National Education Plan runs until 2024, fourteen intermediary targets were set to be attained between 2015 and 2016.
June 8, 2016
Students Occupy Almost Seventy Public Schools in Rio State
Students are protesting for better conditions of education and support the teachers' strike, which has lasted over fifty days, and...
April 25, 2016
Students, Police Clash in Brazil Over Educational Reform
Students throughout São Paulo state have been protesting the government’s decision to reorganize the state’s public education system.
December 2, 2015
Andrew Sherman Joins the American School in Rio
Andrew Sherman will oversee the three campuses in Macaé, Gavea and Barra location of the American School of Rio.
July 1, 2014