December 14, 2025
In early December, Labedu participated in the Regional Meeting of the Movement for Reading Understanding, a Latin American joint that brings together more than 400 civil society organizations committed to positioning literacy and reading comprehension as a priority in the region's educational policies. The event brought together representatives of governments, academia and social organizations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico to share advances, discuss challenges and reflect on ways to strengthen this agenda in education systems.
Representing Labedu, director Beatriz Cardoso was part of the panel “Evidence and learning: contributions from research and academia”, which discussed what educational research and scientific evidence indicate today about how to improve reading comprehension in Latin America. The panel was also attended by professors Paola Uccelli, Emiliana Vegas (Harvard Graduate School of Education) and Pelusa Orellana (Universidad de los Andes, Chile).
From a Brazilian perspective, Beatriz highlighted the importance of articulating scientific knowledge, public policies, and teacher training practices to promote consistent changes in classrooms. The conversation covered evidence from the science of reading, lessons from implementation in education systems, and strategies for translating academic research into concrete educational policy actions and continuing teacher education.
Labedu's participation in the meeting reinforces collaboration with an international network of organizations committed to using evidence and building lasting capabilities in countries in the region. By integrating this ecosystem, Labedu contributes to Latin American dialogue on literacy and reading comprehension, sharing lessons learned from the Brazilian experience while strengthening connections that expand the impact of public education policies.
Watch the panel: