The 19th edition of the State Congress of the Sindicate of Public Education Workers in Mato Grosso (Sintep-MT) commenced on Thursday, gathering representatives from across the state to address significant challenges facing public education. This biennial event, taking place at the Hotel Fazenda Mato Grosso in Cuiabá, serves as a crucial decision-making space for the union, where the current political and educational landscape is assessed and proposals are generated to enhance public education in the region.

This year's congress theme, "PNE: Resignifying access to education as a human right," steers discussions about the future of public education and the union's role in confronting the existing political environment. With participation from educators and technical staff, the congress aims to define pathways to improve public education and advocate for professional recognition within the educational framework.

As the congress unfolds over several days, the outcomes will likely influence educational policies and union strategies in Mato Grosso for the coming years, highlighting the importance of collective action in tackling issues such as access to education, teacher valuation, and overall improvement of the public education system in Brazil.