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A portrait of learning and inequality in Brazil

Published by Folha de S.Paulo in 22/08/2025

A study by the Institute for Mobility and Social Development (IMDS) revealed that, among children in the poorest half of the population, only 10.8% reach the richest 25% in adult life. This low social mobility is linked to unequal access to education, especially in the early school years.

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