13 de July de 2026
In early December, LabEdu participated in the Regional Meeting of the Movement for Reading Comprehension, a Latin American network that brings together over 400 civil society organizations committed to positioning literacy and reading comprehension as priorities in the region’s educational policies. The event gathered representatives from governments, academia, and social organizations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico to share progress, discuss challenges, and reflect on pathways to strengthen this agenda in educational systems.
Representing LabEdu, Director Beatriz Cardoso participated in 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 also featured Professors Paola Uccelli, Emiliana Vegas (Harvard Graduate School of Education), and Pelusa Orellana (Universidad de los Andes, Chile).
From the Brazilian perspective, Beatriz emphasized the importance of articulating scientific knowledge, public policies, and teacher training practices to promote consistent changes in classrooms. The conversation addressed evidence from the science of reading, implementation lessons in educational systems, and strategies for translating academic research into concrete educational policy actions and ongoing teacher professional development.
LabEdu’s participation in the meeting reinforces collaboration with an international network of organizations committed to the use of evidence and to building lasting capacities in the region’s countries. By joining this ecosystem, LabEdu contributes to the Latin American dialogue on literacy and reading comprehension, sharing lessons from the Brazilian experience while simultaneously strengthening connections that expand the impact of educational public policies.
Watch the panel: