Jovens Genios
Awaken the Genius Within

“We empower educators with the knowledge and skills to make the most of technology in better serving their students and by allowing students to access a modern digital education infrastructure,” says Fernando Costa, co-founder, CTO, and CPO of Jovens Genios.

In Brazil, Jovens Genios, an edtech company, is creating a substantial social impact in government-run public schools, reaching over 80 percent of students through digital innovation in education. The company addresses the digital divide by collaborating with government entities and cities to provide essential infrastructure like digital learning programs, internet connectivity, and devices. Guided by the theory of change, Jovens Genios promotes digital inclusion to combat high school dropout rates and reduce learning gaps in government schools.

Since children between 6 and 15 years can find conventional classrooms monotonous and struggle to see real-world applications of what they are learning, Jovens Genios aims ignite excitement and make education more personalized, engaging, and relevant to a student’s life.

Jovens Genios utilizes advanced algorithms, including item response theory, knowledge tracing and machine learning, to accurately predict a student’s knowledge of subjects before making recommendations. The company prioritizes keeping students in their proximal development zone for continuous and optimal learning and growth.

Acknowledging that every student has unique learning gaps and requirements, Jovens Genios develops a learning management solution to meet the varying needs in a classroom. Studies have shown that one-on-one tutoring has significantly increased learning rates, and Jovens Genius makes this a possibility for schools, particularly by leveraging AI to elevate learning management.

The company also combines the innovative aspects of research academia with practical application and scaling by integrating AI into the education process. Jovens Genios considers gamification techniques as a powerful tool and uses them to boost student motivation and engagement, resulting in improved learning outcomes.

It also provides value to educators, empowering them to utilize their existing abilities by offering tools to create gamified classrooms, conduct formative and diagnostic assessments, and gain access to evidence-based reports. This enables teachers to understand their students better and make informed decisions for more effective knowledge sharing.

For families, Jovens Genios’ value proposition lies in fostering a closer connection to their child’s educational journey. Parents can track their ward’s progress and gain a holistic understanding of their interests and strengths beyond just academic grades. This enables families to actively participate in their child’s development and celebrate their achievements in multiple ways.

To work effectively with the government, Jovens Genios takes extra caution and aligns its solutions with the government’s education plan. The company assists decision-makers in selecting the most suitable education solution for their needs. Once a contract is secured, it remains unwavering, providing support throughout the product implementation and usage to ensure success. Jovens Genios increases the government’s key performance indicators (KPIs) in education, particularly in the standardized IDEB assessment.

We empower educators with the knowledge and skills to make the most of technology in better serving their students and by allowing students to access a modern digital education infrastructure

Aside from significantly working with government-run public schools, Jovens Genios collaborates with private institutions. To initiate business, it conducts events targeted exclusively at pedagogical stakeholders such as educators. During these sessions, the company discusses its innovative educational systems, which piques the interest of teachers. After capturing the attention of the education stakeholders, it communicates with the school’s financial decision-makers and offers a pilot version of its digital learning platform. This one-month free trial allows the school to experience the impact firsthand, giving them the opportunity to accept a contract from Jovens Genios based on the platform’s capability to significantly boost learning. For instance, the implementation of Jovens Genios across a school in Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo, catapulted the institutions into the top 10 IDEB ranking. The company has also assisted authorities in Domingos Mourao, Piaui, to leverage its alliance with the Impulsionar Program in bringing digital inclusion to public schools, leading to an astounding 80 percent student engagement and improved learning outcomes.

Remarkably, the schools where students met the recommended usage criteria achieved an important national education goal set by Todos pela Educação. Over 70 percent of students reached the proper learning benchmark in a school year, which is a significant improvement compared to 53 percent in a preset control group. The internal studies of Jovens Genios in 2022 showcase a four-time rise in the students’ learning and knowledge-grasping capabilities.

Since its inception, Jovens Genios has served over 300 schools, 120 thousand students, and 10 thousand teachers. It creates a learning environment where studying is fun and interactive. The company personalizes learning by using AI to engage students, educators, and families with stellar digitalization, all contributing to a more enriching learning process.