More than 50 children have not started the school year due to poor conditions on MT-100
Over 50 students in Araguaiana, Brazil, have yet to begin the school year due to impassable road conditions on MT-100.
The school year in Araguaiana, Brazil, has commenced, yet more than 50 children remain unable to attend school due to the dire conditions of the MT-100 road. Located 573 kilometers from Cuiabá, the poor state of this crucial access route hampers school bus drivers from picking up students, directly impacting their education and delaying the academic calendar for the municipality. Residents have expressed growing concerns as access to education, a fundamental right, becomes increasingly challenged by infrastructure failures. A father, Aderisvaldo Santos de Araujo, shared that his daughters, aged 10 and 14, have yet to reach school because the van can’t access their home, illustrating the personal toll this situation takes on families. The difficulties do not end with getting to school; once they manage to arrive, the workload proves exhausting, highlighting the broader implications of transportation issues on the well-being of students. The story underscores the critical need for immediate governmental intervention to repair the MT-100 road. Without prompt action, the educational rights of the affected children will continue to be jeopardized, potentially leading to long-term repercussions on their academic futures and overall development. Community members are advocating for solutions that will not only improve transportation but will ensure that all children have equitable access to schooling and the opportunities it entails.