This article presents the results of an educational innovation case study resulting from a NGO's operation along with basic public schools at Complexo da Maré, Rio de Janeiro, RJ. The research examines the hypothesis that the interrelated proeminent factors that generate educational innovation are: length of educators' professional experience, team's stability, NGO leaders' qualification level and their mobilizing action. The NGO's objectives and work characteristics are described, as well as the characteristics of leaders, education agents and teams. In conclusion, the proposed hypothesis is accepted.
Educational innovation; Educational reform; Rio de Janeiro