Paraná announces uniforms for all students in the state network

The Government of Paraná announced on Thursday (4) a new investment package for the state education network, during the Directors' Seminar held in Foz do Iguaçu, in the West of the State. Among the measures are resources for reforms in schools, unprecedented delivery of school uniforms, expansion of the staff of teachers and new investments in educational technology.

The meeting brought together school principals from all regions of Paraná and aimed to present advances in the area of education, promote the exchange of experiences and discuss strategies to improve teaching in school units.

During the event, topics such as recomposition of learning and strengthening of the participation of families in the school environment were also discussed.

Uniforms for all students of the state network

One of the main news announced was the delivery of full uniforms to all students of the state education network. According to the governor Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior, each student will receive pieces such as pants, t-shirt and sweater.

“I want to give opportunities to the children and adolescents of the Paraná. We started by expanding the snack in schools, then we started to deliver school kits and now we announce that all students in the state network will have full uniforms,” said the governor.

To serve about 1 million students, more than 3 million uniforms will be produced, with an investment of R$ 98 million.

According to the State Secretary of Education, Roni Miranda, the measure seeks to help families and ensure greater equality among students.

“We know how much these items weigh on the family budget. Therefore, in addition to full-time schools and civic-military colleges, all students of the state network will receive uniforms,” he said.

In addition to this amount, an additional R$ 117 million was earmarked specifically for uniforms of students of civic-military colleges and the Full-Time Education Program.

Enlargement of the teaching staff

Another important announcement was the expansion of the Framework of the Magisterium (QPM). At least 1,000 teachers approved in the 2023 public tender will be called from 2026.

The contest was extended for another two years. At the end of the state management, the forecast is that 6,9 thousand teachers will be summoned to the state education network.

Investments in construction and infrastructure

In the area of infrastructure, the governor announced R$ 50 million for the Most Beautiful School program, an initiative carried out in partnership with the Legislative Assembly of Paraná.

The program meets urgent demands of engineering in schools and should benefit 400 state colleges in various regions of the State. The resources are transferred directly to the units through the Rotary Fund.

Between 2023 and 2025, the program has already received R$ 406 million in investments, reaching about 90% of state schools.

Technology in schools

The package also includes new investments in educational technology. In the coming months, more than 14,000 technological equipment will be delivered to students and schools, with an investment of R$ 98 million.

Since 2023, the state government has already applied R$ 750 million in the acquisition of technological equipment, including:

Interactive screens

Computers and notebooks

Chromebooks and Tablets

Robotics Kits

wi-fi equipment

Projectors and Printers

In all, more than 554,000 equipment was distributed to more than 3,000 state and municipal schools, benefiting more than 900,000 students.

More than R$ 1.4 billion invested in education

According to the state government, since 2023 the State Secretariat of Education and the Paranaense Institute of Educational Development (Fondepar) have already executed more than R$ 1.4 billion in investments in the state network.

The resources were allocated for structural works, construction and expansion of schools, air conditioning of classrooms, hiring of teachers and expansion of educational programs. (The information is from the State News Agency)

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