Avaliação do papel do Conselho Municipal de Educação na governança e descentralização da gestão do Sistema Municipal de Ensino de Fortaleza (CE), 2020 a 2024

Abstract

This study's main objective is to identify the specific contribution of the Municipal Education Council (CME) to the management and oversight of the Municipal Education System (SME) within the context of decentralization and the improvement of local educational quality. The research investigates the role of the Municipal Education Council of Fortaleza in promoting educational governance and decentralization within the Municipal Education System. Educational governance, understood as a set of practices, structures, and processes aimed at ensuring an effective and participatory management of the education system, involves various actors. In the specific context of Fortaleza, Ceará, the CME plays a significant role in the formulation and implementation of educational policies, as well as in the oversight and monitoring of educational quality. The research adopts a qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews and document analysis of data collected over a five-year period (2020-2024). The research subjects included members and technical staff of the CME, teachers, students, parents, representatives from the State Council of Education (CEE), the National Union of Municipal Education Councils (UNCME), and Civil Society. The theoretical- methodological framework is based on studies of educational governance, decentralization, and the role of municipal councils. Furthermore, the study sought to analyze the Council's practices and contributions to educational management in Fortaleza, highlighting its impact on the governance of the municipal education system. The expected results can offer valuable contributions to policies and practices, collaborating to enhance educational governance not only in Fortaleza but also in other localities facing similar challenges. The findings indicate that the study broadens the understanding of the CME's role, fostering reflections and identifying actions capable of qualifying the decision-making process and strengthening the effectiveness of education in the municipal context.