In this Feb. 4, 2019 photo, students arrive for their first day of school, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The military is the most respected institution in the country and its schools have a better reputation than many public schools. The military is also sometimes called in to co-run public schools and bring back order. Last year, 39.5 million students attended a public school, while private institutions, which can cost several thousand dollars a month, served 9 million. Opponents say the selective admission process of military schools would end up being discriminatory in impoverished areas.

Source: Washington Post February 06, 2019 05:03 UTC