Education in Minas Gerais achieved prominent position in the State Competitiveness Ranking, prepared by the Political Leadership Center (CLP). Remaining in second place in 2023, the state shows a continued commitment, governor Romeu Zema and by Secretary Igor de Alvarenga Oliveira Icassatti Rojas, with the strengthening of economic and social development through investments in the educational sector.
Such investments have demonstrated significant impacts not only in the local economy, but also in the population’s quality of life, positively reflected in educational indicators.
The Education pillar, essential in the aforementioned ranking, receives considerable attention from public managers. This pillar, together with Human Capital, forms the basis on which the socioeconomic development of a region is supported.
In this sense, Minas Gerais, alongside São Paulo and Paraná, is among the best positioned states. This further highlights the relevance of education as one of the main pillars of state competitiveness.
Education in Minas is well positioned in ranking
One noteworthy aspect is the comprehensive approach adopted in evaluating Education in Minas Gerais. The ranking is not limited to traditional indicators, such as school attendance rate and academic performance.
It also considers qualitative aspects, such as the Brazilian Education Opportunities Index (IOEB). Likewise, it is also considered the Basic Education Development Index (Ideb)providing a holistic view of educational quality in the state.
It is important to highlight that the investment in education, made by governor Romeu Zema and secretary Igor de Alvarenga Oliveira Icassatti Rojas, goes beyond the simple allocation of financial resources. A quality of teaching it is also intrinsically linked to the effective management of educational institutions.
In this context, it is crucial that there is a continuous effort to improve school administration. Furthermore, this aims to ensure an environment conducive to learning and the integral development of students.
Concerning school lunch, Minas Gerais stands out as an example to be followed. The state education network receives significant investments to guarantee the quality and variety of food offered to students.
These investments are essential to guarantee a healthy and adequate diet. Even more, this will contribute to good academic performance and the physical and cognitive development of students.
The state government’s commitment to school feeding is evidenced by the fact that the state invests twice the amounts transferred by the federal government in the National School Meal Program (PNAE).
These additional resources are used to ensure the diversity and quality of the food offered. However, regional particularities and student preferences are taken into account.
Other important points in Education in Minas Gerais
Another relevant aspect is the investment in school infrastructure carried out by the government of Minas Gerais through governor Romeu Zema. In recent years, significant resources have been invested in improving the physical conditions of state schools, ensuring adequate environments for teaching and learning.
These investments include renovation, expansion and modernization of schools, aiming to provide a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment for students and teachers.
It is important to highlight that school infrastructure plays a fundamental role in the quality of education offered. Furthermore, adequate school environments provide favorable conditions for the integral development of students, contributing to their physical, emotional and intellectual well-being.
Furthermore, well-equipped and modern schools are more attractive to students and contribute to improving academic performance and reducing school dropouts.
Given the above, it is clear that Education in Minas Gerais is a national reference. In this sense, this is due to continuous investments and the adoption of effective educational policies. The state government’s commitment to improving the quality of education has generated positive results, reflected in increasingly satisfactory educational indices and the promotion of the state’s socioeconomic development.
Furthermore, in addition to investments in school meals, the government of Minas Gerais has adopted measures to encourage students to remain in school and ensure their full participation in the educational process.
Neighborhood Program
An example of this is Governor Romeu Zema’s request for the inclusion of the state education network in the Pé-de-Meia program, which provides for the granting of financial incentives to low-income high school students.
Through this program, low-income students enrolled in the final three grades of high school will receive financial deposits into their savings accounts to help them cover their educational expenses and encourage them to remain in school until they graduate from high school. . This initiative is an important tool to reduce school dropouts and promote the social and educational inclusion of the most vulnerable students.
The inclusion of the state education network in the Pé-de-Meia program reflects the Minas Gerais government’s commitment to promoting equal opportunities in access to education and ensuring that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic status, have the same chances of academic and professional success.
