Rio Branco School Receives Rural Education Credential

The Municipal Government of Rio Branco has officially credentialed Escola Mauricila Sant'Ana, marking a significant milestone for rural education in the region. The school is located in the Polo Benfica area and represents the fourth municipal school to receive this certification.

Notably, this is the first rural school to be credentialed during the current administration of Mayor Tião Bocalom. The credentialing follows a comprehensive revitalization project that transformed the school's infrastructure and technological capabilities.

Officials emphasize that this achievement reflects a broader commitment to ensuring quality education across all regions of the city, specifically targeting the needs of children living in rural areas. The certification process validates that the school now meets strict standards for safe, adequate, and conducive learning environments.

The credentialing of Escola Mauricila Sant'Ana represents a strategic priority for the current municipal administration. Mayor Tião Bocalom has positioned education as the central pillar of his governance strategy, focusing on structural organization and resource allocation.

The Mayor explicitly stated that the administration is actively organizing, planning, and providing infrastructure to allow educational professionals to better qualify the city's children. This approach is designed to support the entire educational ecosystem, from teachers to administrators.

Recent performance metrics demonstrate the effectiveness of these policies. The municipal education network recently achieved the second-best IDEB (Index of Development of Basic Education) score in the latest results. The administration is now working with the specific goal of achieving the first-place position in future evaluations.

Mayor Bocalom highlighted the collective effort required for these improvements:

"Our commitment has always been with education. We know that it is education that transforms the reality of our population. We are preparing our future commanders, and for that, dedication from everyone is necessary: teachers, managers, and the entire Education team."

He further emphasized the practical measures being taken:

"We are organizing, planning, and offering structure so that our professionals can increasingly qualify our children."

The credentialing was predicated on a total revitalization of the Escola Mauricila Sant'Ana facility. The renovation project was designed to bring the rural school up to modern educational standards, ensuring students have access to the same quality of infrastructure as urban counterparts.

The modernization included the installation of advanced educational technology to support dynamic learning. Key upgrades implemented throughout the school include:

• Interactive whiteboards for enhanced classroom engagement
• Projectors (data show systems) for multimedia presentations
• Laptops specifically allocated for teacher use
• Pedagogical corners, such as dedicated mathematics areas

These pedagogical corners are designed to assist in the learning process through dynamic and practical application of concepts. The integration of technology ensures that the learning environment is both modern and capable of supporting diverse teaching methodologies.

According to Director Jadson Cabral, the credentialing process was rigorous and comprehensive. He explained that the certification was the result of a meticulous process involving complete reform, acquisition of new technologies, and structural adaptations. The director confirmed that the school is now officially authorized for full operation.

The transformation of Escola Mauricila Sant'Ana required substantial financial commitment from the municipal government. The Prefecture of Rio Branco invested more than R$ 873,000 in own resources to fund the improvements.

This investment underscores the administration's commitment to valuing education within the municipality, specifically targeting rural communities that have historically faced infrastructure gaps. The funding covered the complete reform and the acquisition of necessary equipment.

Secretary of Education Alysson Bestene emphasized the strategic importance of the project for the rural community. He noted that the school was revitalized specifically to provide a safe, adequate environment capable of delivering quality education.

"Our commitment is to invest more and more because we know that education transforms lives,"

Secretary Bestene stated, reinforcing the long-term vision of the educational secretariat.

The impact of these changes extends beyond physical infrastructure. Flávia Silva, representing the Municipal Council of Education, highlighted the broader significance of the credentialing for the community's trust and security. She explained that the credentialing guarantees the school is adequate in both infrastructure and pedagogical practices.

"It is fundamental to ensure a welcoming environment that offers meaningful learning. It brings credibility and security to the community,"

Flávia Silva noted.

The credentialing process effectively validates that the school meets all necessary standards to operate fully, providing peace of mind to parents and students in the Polo Benfica rural area.

The credentialing of Escola Mauricila Sant'Ana stands as a definitive marker of progress for the Rio Branco municipal education system. By prioritizing rural access to quality infrastructure, the administration has addressed a critical gap in educational equity.

The combination of significant financial investment—over R$ 873,000—and the integration of modern technology demonstrates a functional approach to educational improvement. The school is no longer just a facility; it is a fully certified institution equipped to handle the demands of contemporary education.

With the support of Mayor Tião Bocalom, Secretary Alysson Bestene, and the dedication of the school's director and staff, Escola Mauricila Sant'Ana is positioned to contribute to the municipality's goal of achieving the top IDEB ranking. This achievement serves as a model for future investments in the region's educational network.