Brazil’s Education Minister will reward universities to restart teaching activities
Education Minister of Brazil, Abraham Weintraub said that he will reward universities that restart education activities in Brazil, despite growing coronavirus infections in the country. Abraham Weintraub came under the spotlight recently for his highly racist tweet about China. He said, “those who are teaching classes will receive more resources and will be awarded.” Federal and State governments in Brazil are not on the same page regarding reopening of universities
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