Growth mindset and mathematical literacy
May 6th, 2026 ED_ON Author: Ludmila Nunes

Growth mindset and mathematical literacy

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How Morocco is improving student learning: the success of the Pioneer Schools
April 17th, 2026 ED_ON Author: Clermon Gauthier, Steve Bissonnette

How Morocco is improving student learning: the success of the Pioneer Schools

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Teenagers’ social jet lag is not helping them
March 13th, 2026 ED_ON Author: Joana Rato

Teenagers’ social jet lag is not helping them

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Science-based teaching practices improve reading skills, says the World Bank
January 30th, 2026 ED_ON Author: Iniciativa Educação

Science-based teaching practices improve reading skills, says the World Bank

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Want to speak better English? Watch movies with subtitles!
November 14th, 2025 ED_ON Author: Luciana Graça

Want to speak better English? Watch movies with subtitles!

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Portuguese teachers among the most satisfied in the OECD
October 7th, 2025 Iniciativa Educação Author: Iniciativa Educação

Portuguese teachers among the most satisfied in the OECD

The results of TALIS, the largest international survey of teachers conducted by the OECD, are now available.

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TIMSS and ICILS: databases now available
February 3rd, 2025 Iniciativa Educação Author: Iniciativa Educação

TIMSS and ICILS: databases now available

The TIMSS and ICILS databases are now available, with international data on student performance in mathematics, science and digital literacy. This information allows for a more detailed analysis of student performance and supports the definition of educational policies informed by reality and the data we have at our disposal.

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Portuguese adult skills below the OECD average
December 13th, 2024 Iniciativa Educação Author: Iniciativa Educação

Portuguese adult skills below the OECD average

The results of PIAAC, the world's largest study to assess adult skills, promoted by the OECD, has been just published. Portugal took part for the first time.

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Iniciativa Educação signs memorandum of understanding with CSEN
January 18th, 2023 Iniciativa Educação Author: Iniciativa Educação

Iniciativa Educação signs memorandum of understanding with CSEN

Iniciativa Educação signed a memorandum of understanding with the French National Education Scientific Council (CSEN) for the dissemination of articles and other scientific resources on the best educational practices.

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Estonia in the spotlight: a conversation with Gunda Tire
October 17th, 2022 Iniciativa Educação Author: Iniciativa Educação

Estonia in the spotlight: a conversation with Gunda Tire

The latest data from PISA place Estonia among the best in the world and first in Europe when compared with the other education systems of the OECD. But what concrete measures have been taken to achieve this outcome? To learn more about the Estonian education system, the President of Iniciativa Educação talked with PISA's National Project Manager, Gunda Tire.

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Nuno Crato distinguished with the Grand Cross of the Public Instruction Order
September 22th, 2022 Iniciativa Educação Author: Iniciativa Educação

Nuno Crato distinguished with the Grand Cross of the Public Instruction Order

The President of the Republic of Portugal awarded the Grand Cross of the Public Instruction Order to the President of Iniciativa Educação, Nuno Crato.

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70% of 10-Year-Olds Unable to Read and Understand a Simple Text
June 29th, 2022 Iniciativa Educação Author: Iniciativa Educação

70% of 10-Year-Olds Unable to Read and Understand a Simple Text

COVID-19 worsens global learning crisis, risking $21 trillion in lifetime earnings

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26,000 visit Iniciativa Educação exhibition stand in Oeiras
October 20th, 2021 Iniciativa Educação Author: Iniciativa Educação

26,000 visit Iniciativa Educação exhibition stand in Oeiras

From the 12th to the 17th of October, more than 26,000 people visited the Iniciativa Educação exhibition stand at the FIC.A - International Science Festival, in Oeiras (Lisbon). Students, teachers and families were able to learn more about our programs and participate in a series of activities and conferences on the most diverse topics of education.

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