Published work
Here you will find some of the pieces I have written throughout my career

Brazil and U.S. union leaders discuss just transition at Climate Week in New York
Brazil-US union leaders discussed just transition challenges at NY Climate Week. Workers face impacts from both climate change and energy solutions. Rural communities suffer from wind turbines while promised jobs never materialized. Unions advocate for collective bargaining to ensure workers' rights during decarbonization efforts.

Webdocs "MY place has stories”
As a screenwriter and producer for "Meu Lugar Tem História," I crafted compelling narratives for Francisco and Ana Karolina's episodes, showcasing how reading and writing transformed their communities. I conducted pre-interviews, managed production logistics, and developed scripts that captured authentic stories aligned with the Portuguese Language Olympics' educational mission.

Video-case: “conexão educativa”
Nova Escola's pandemic response initiative that connected educators with digital teaching tools. An eight-week program featuring webinars, digital resources, and adapted lesson plans that transformed remote learning challenges.

How Biden wants to make active shooter drills less traumatic and more effective for students
Almost every American school conducts lockdown drills. A new presidential executive order is designed to help educators and law enforcement improve them.

New research puts a cost on school board conflict: $3.2 billion last year alone
A new study adds up how much districts are spending on additional security, social media response, and teacher turnover as culture war debates consume public meetings.

Rebuilding after Helene and Milton: Educators share experiences from previous disasters
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many schools will face a lot of work to repair the interconnected physical, emotional, and academic harm, educators say.

Protein bars, paper, a rabbit: What teachers buy for their classrooms with their own cash
Teachers share what classroom supplies they pay for out of pocket, and why they do it.

Haitian immigrants have dealt with lies and stereotypes for decades. Here’s how educators can help.
Haitian immigrants are facing harassment after Donald Trump made false claims about them. Here's how educators can address the aftermath and nurture tolerance and respect in schools.

Why do parents oppose cell phone bans? They want to reach their kids if ‘the worst happens.’
Communication during emergencies is a big reason families are skeptical of school cell phone bans. But parents also acknowledge the downside of phones at school, and they’re trying compromises.

Ableism and Climate Change Highlighted at UN Conference
During COP17, the Brazilian delegation emphasized the country's strategies to involve persons with disabilities in the formulation of public policies.

Night classes attracting younger students in Brazil
A deep dive in how the historical relationship of Brazil and Africa can impact education

Africa and Brazil: united by history and culture
A deep dive in how the historical relationship of Brazil and Africa can impact education

The Roma fight for Education
A story about how a Roma community in countryside Brazil had their right to education respected.

We need to talk about Romeo…
Stories of K-12 students show the challenges faced every day by LGBTQ+ youth in schools.