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The city reaches the milestone of 310 GETs: benefiting more than 125 students.
Published on 21/05/2026 - 14:20 | Updated
The Eugênia Dutra Hamann Getúlio Vargas Foundation was inaugurated yesterday in Pavuna - Marco Antônio Lima / Rio City Hall The mayor of Rio, Eduardo Cavaliere, inaugurated this Thursday (May 21st) the Eugênia Dutra Hamann and Alziro Zarur Technological Educational Gymnasiums (GETs), both in Pavuna, North Zone. The new units expand the offer of innovative public education to an additional 619 students. With this delivery, the city now has 310 GETs, benefiting more than 125,000 students in the municipal education network.
Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere visited both units, including the collaborative space, a modern environment for developing work and projects produced by GET students. He highlighted the importance of access to technology.
— We reached 310 GETs with these two reopened schools, and this was possible because we have a plan to keep moving forward. From 2021 onwards, we have incorporated this programming language into the daily lives of children, opening doors to the future and preparing them for what is to come: artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation. Therefore, it is very important that they are accustomed to this type of language from an early age — highlighted the mayor of Rio.
The goal of the Rio de Janeiro City Hall is to reach 350 GETs (Technological Educational Gymnasiums) by the end of 2026, thus reaching 150 students. By the end of 2028, there will be 500 GETs throughout the city of Rio de Janeiro. These Technological Educational Gymnasiums integrate different areas of knowledge and stimulate critical thinking, sensitivity, creativity, and student leadership. The commitment is to expand the reach of active methodologies and further strengthen comprehensive education in different areas of Rio.
"We are bringing this more innovative teaching model to the Pavuna region, giving our children the opportunity not only to have full-time education, but also access to new technologies. And, above all, to the most modern learning tools available, such as 3D printers and virtual reality glasses," said the municipal Secretary of Education, Hugo Nepomuceno.
Recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) as one of the best inspiring experiences in management and pedagogical projects in full-time education in the country, the initiative consolidates Rio as the Innovation Capital and strengthens digital and media literacy in the municipal network. By integrating technology, creativity, and active methodologies into the curriculum, the GETs promote full-time education focused on student protagonism and practical learning, preparing students for the challenges of the future.
These units also represent a new concept of 21st-century schooling—spaces dedicated to didactic-pedagogical innovation, knowledge experimentation, and active collaboration between students and educators. The Technological Educational Gymnasiums adopt the STEAM approach—an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics—and reinforce the network's commitment to holistic education.
Each unit boasts modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art equipment. In the collaborative environment, students develop projects using artificial intelligence, 3D printers, laser cutters, projection glasses, robotics kits, and even sewing machines. The goal is to bring technology and knowledge closer to the daily lives of families and strengthen the relationship between schools and their communities.
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