Manoel Andrade Neto

Manoel Andrade Neto is a Full Professor at the Federal University of Ceara in Brazil, renowned for pioneering educational initiatives such as the Cooperative Cell Education Program (PRECE) and the Cooperative Learning Program in Student Cells (PACCE). He founded the NGO Heart of Student Institute in 1998 to support educational reforms in basic education through teacher and student training.

• Creator of PRECE (1998), PACCE (2009–2014), and Solidarity School programs (2016–2019)
• Partnered with the Secretary of Education of Ceara and Ashoka Fellow since 2004

His research focuses on transformative educational practices and active methodologies. He has influenced public education policies in Brazil through large-scale programs and consultancy roles, including at State University of Mato Grosso (UNEMAT).

• Scientific Awards: Ashoka Fellow (2004)

He led multi-year initiatives to implement cooperative learning models, emphasizing solidarity-based education frameworks.