In June, another edition of the People’s Exam was held in the provinces of Cubango and Cuando—an emblematic activity of ADPP Angola’s Teacher Training Schools. Period 14, under the theme “I became a different kind of teacher,” took place in three municipalities – Caiundo, Menongue, and Cuito Cuanavale – covering both provinces.

The main objective was to assess the journey and impact of the final teaching practice of 55 future teachers trained at the ADPP Teacher Training Schools in these two provinces. Throughout the academic year, the trainees implemented 20 community-based microprojects aimed at addressing local challenges and strengthening the connection between schools, communities, and quality education.

Beyond its evaluative component, the People’s Exam represented a valuable opportunity to listen to the communities. During visits to the implementation sites, testimonies were collected, and the tangible effects of the microprojects were observed on the ground—visible in both educational and social dimensions.

The data collected made it possible to analyse the relevance and sustainability of the initiatives: the number of people involved, the quality of partnerships established, resources mobilised, and above all, the transformations perceived by the communities themselves.

Throughout the week, significant changes were observed. The testimonies and observations revealed not only the professional growth of the trainees but also the positive impact of a pedagogical approach rooted in action and deeply anchored in local contexts.

The People’s Exam remains a hallmark of the teacher training provided by ADPP’s schools: an evaluation with the people, on the ground, with eyes fixed on reality, social transformation, and the building of a new generation of teachers committed to the development of their communities.