14 de July de 2026
On the Revista CBN program on August 5, Beatriz Cardoso, president of the Education Laboratory (Labedu), commented on the São Paulo government’s decision to implement digital textbooks in the public school system, replacing paper books. The educator highlighted the lack of studies proving the effectiveness of learning in the new model and warned against treating technology as a magic solution.
To support the reflection, Beatriz spoke about the implementation of the Learning to Study Texts project, a Labedu initiative that aims to create conditions for children to incorporate new knowledge through reading. The project is based on a methodology that looks at the learning system, encompassing children, teachers, and the public education system, and is applied in 4th and 5th grades of Elementary School, the stage at which reading becomes a study tool, and reading comprehension is the key point of this process.
During the interview, journalist Petria Chaves asked what the main challenge regarding Education in Brazil is, and Beatriz replied that “the great challenge today is to invest in the training of the different actors in the education system.” The Education Laboratory works systemically to provide conditions and tools for teachers to carry out their work with autonomy, offering knowledge support.
Wrapping up the conversation, Beatriz highlighted the importance of the book and reading, emphasizing that although technology can help, it is not a central element in Education. “Technology can expand resources and facilitate exchanges, but it is not the solution in itself. The text is our greatest ally. Our allies are also teachers and, above all, children. The learning process needs to be tangible, and technology without access, in such an unequal country, is not a solution. The book is more inclusive; it makes the reading process tangible,” she said.
To listen to the full interview, click here.