The Brazilian School Census 2025 has shown promising improvements in education, particularly regarding full-time enrollments in public schools, which have risen to 25.8% from 22.9% in the previous year. However, the growth for intermediate education, particularly in the second phase of elementary education, has been modest, with current figures at 23.7% compared to 20.9% in 2024. This underscores a pressing need to assess the impact of time-integrated schooling, especially in mitigating dropout rates and addressing learning deficiencies among adolescents.

The significance of full-time education during the final years of schooling is critical, as adolescence represents a crucial developmental stage for cognitive growth. Notably referred to as a second "Era of Opportunity," this phase sees significant changes in brain development that enhance lifelong learning capabilities. Recognizing and maximizing this potential through quality education becomes paramount, especially as statistics reveal that a mere 36% of public school students in their final years achieve adequate proficiency in Portuguese language skills, while mathematics proficiency numbers are similarly concerning.

Consequently, the challenge lies in not only expanding full-time enrollment but also ensuring that the quality of education meets the needs of these students. Without effective strategies to increase engagement and learning outcomes, the risk of educational inequality will persist, threatening to undermine the progress made in Brazil's educational landscape. This situation calls for urgent policies and targeted interventions to cultivate a more equitable education system that promotes sustained academic success and reduces dropout risks.