A avaliação da busca ativa escolar e a intersetorialidade no combate à evasão e ao abandono pós-pandemia: vozes docentes em Aquiraz-CE

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of intersectoral collaboration in the Busca Ativa Escolar program in combating school dropout and abandonment in the city of Aquiraz-CE, from the perspective of elementary school teachers – final years. Based on the post-pandemic context, we sought to understand how the articulation (or lack thereof) between the education, health and social assistance sectors influences students' permanence in schools, especially in the face of the adversities increased by the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation considered the relevance of multidisciplinary collaboration provided for in Law No. 13.935/2019, which has not yet been fully implemented in the city. The dissertation was developed through a qualitative-quantitative approach, using documentary analysis, questionnaires with teachers and semi-structured interviews with school managers as methodological procedures. The data obtained through the INEP, e-SAGE and Busca Ativa Escolar (SMA) platforms were analyzed in light of content analysis. The results revealed that, although the Busca Ativa Escolar platform has been implemented in Aquiraz since its launch, there are still weaknesses in the formalization and effective practice of intersectoral collaboration. This absence compromises the achievement of the program's objectives, especially in rural and vulnerable areas, where the factors of school exclusion go beyond the pedagogical field. The analysis of teachers' perceptions highlighted the importance of their active participation in identifying students at risk and reinforced the need for a structured support network to ensure the right to education. When dealing directly with the consequences of dropout and evasion, teachers highlighted the urgency of strategies that involve professionals from the areas of psychology and social work in the school environment, promoting more comprehensive support for students and their families. It is concluded that strengthening intersectoral collaboration is essential to overcome the challenges imposed by the pandemic context and to consolidate public policies aimed at educational inclusion. Based on local experience, the research contributes to the debate on the effectiveness of Active School Search as a strategic tool in guaranteeing the right to education, highlighting the centrality of collaborative work between sectors and the appreciation of teaching knowledge in tackling school exclusion.