Schools in the Vale do Taquari region remain closed due to severe damage caused by the floods in May 2024. As classes resumed on Wednesday, around 600 students are starting the school year in makeshift classrooms in various locations. The Escola Estadual Fernandes Vieira in Lajeado, which used to cater to 200 students, is undergoing extensive renovations with a completion date expected in 2027. Meanwhile, students are temporarily accommodated in the Escola Moisés Cândido Veloso.

In Roca Sales, the Escola Padre Fernando will be rebuilt on land donated by the municipality, with construction set to begin in the second half of 2026. Until then, students are receiving their education in a nearby chapel. Meanwhile, the Escola Antônio de Conto in Encantado is in urgent need of reconstruction, which is still under negotiation, and students are attending classes at the University Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul (Uergs) until a resolution is reached.

The ongoing recovery efforts highlight the significant impact of the flooding on educational infrastructure in the region. As students adapt to learning in non-traditional environments, the community is faced with the challenge of rebuilding and addressing the long-term educational needs of these children. The delays in restoration work prompt concerns about continuity of education and the emotional well-being of the affected students, emphasizing the necessity for timely governmental and community support during this crisis.