Geraldo Alckmin: Because it standardizes the way teachers are evaluated across the country.
Geraldo Alckmin: Instead of taking competitive exams in different cities, with the national teacher exam you take a single nationwide assessment and your score will help you compete for vacancies in municipalities and state governments that have adopted the exam.
This year, more than 2,000 education networks in municipal and state governments have adopted the system.
Geraldo Alckmin: With participation from 96% of the state capitals and 85% of the states.
Geraldo Alckmin: That means more opportunities, lower cost, and the score is valid for three years.