Teachers in Brazil don't trust new coaching programs, even with World Bank backing

A new teacher coaching program in Mato Grosso, Brazil, struggled to get teachers to adopt new methods, despite individualized support. Teachers found some of the new skills useless and felt overwhelmed, even though the program was backed by the World Bank.

The World Bank and local governments often push teacher training programs to improve education in developing regions. This pilot shows that even with significant resources and individualized coaching, these programs can fail if they don't address teachers' real-world needs and existing beliefs. It means that simply providing training isn't enough; the design of these programs needs to change to be effective.