Thais Leitão
Reporter - Agência Brasil

Rio - The World Education Forum (Fórum Mundial de Educação) which took place in the city of Nova Iguaçu, state of Rio de Janeiro, last week, made an effor to find educational models with characteristics and projects that could be used in other countries.

According to the executive secretary of the forum, Pierre Roy, the Brazilian experience represents a fundamental contribution to the idea of an educational system which involves society as a whole.

"The Brazilian educational system already serves as an example for Nicaragua and Cuba," said Roy. He cited as innovations the integrated centers for public education (Cieps), the centers for child and adolescent support (Ciacs) and distance learning projects.

Translation: Allen Bennett