Abandono no ensino m�dio cai 34% ap�s P�-de-Meia e chega a menor n�vel desde 2007

The latest Census School data shows a significant improvement in high school dropout rates, with a 34% decrease following the implementation of Pó-de-Meia, bringing the dropout rate to 2.5%—the lowest since 2007. This reduction is crucial as it reflects the program's success in keeping more students in school, which could lead to better future job prospects and overall societal benefits. This trend is particularly important given the long-standing challenges Brazil has faced in retaining students through the critical middle school years.