Destination: Education

With the name of “Destino: Educação”, the series reveals the characteristics of the secondary educational system of countries that have excelled in the PISA (Programme for International Students Assessment) exams. The countries the series cover are: Brazil, Chile, China, South Korea, Finland, and Canada.

For the Canadian & Finland segment of the series, Cinevideo & Canal Futura collaborated with BFK. In Canadian version our guest expert speakers are;
Dr. Christopher Spence – The Director of Toronto School Board
Dr. Avis Glaze – The President of Edu-quest International Inc
Marguerite Jackson – The Director of OQRE
Dr. Ruben Gaztambide-Fernandez – O.I for Studies in Education
Doretta Wilson – Executive Director of Society for Quality Education
Annie Kidder – The Director of People for Education
The project was produced both in English and French

Research was conducted through visits to secondary schools and interviews with students, teachers, parents, and education experts. “Destino: Educação” explored factors such as: the valorization of Education, participation of family and the community, and the formation of the educating body, among other issues.