A atuação do município de sapé-pb no combate à evasão escolar: inter-relações com o direito à educação

Abstract

School dropout is a major challenge to the realization of the right to education in Brazil, as it compromises not only access but also student retention and the completion of basic education. In this context, this study aimed to analyze policies to combat school dropout in the municipality of Sapé, Paraíba (PB), between 2020 and 2025, seeking to answer the following question: how does the municipality of SapéPB address school dropout? The research is qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory in nature, employing a literature review, documentary research, and the analysis of educational data. The theoretical framework relies primarily on the contributions of Cury (2002; 2008), Candau (2012), Hack and Rostirola (2024), Filho and Araújo (2017), Santos (2025), and Gil (2022), alongside an analysis of the 1988 Federal Constitution, the Law of Guidelines and Bases of National Education, and municipal legislation. The results show that, although the municipality lacks policies specifically dedicated to tackling school dropout, the implemented measures—such as Full-Time Education and the Municipal Policy for Literacy at the Right Age— strengthen student retention by expanding learning opportunities, providing pedagogical support, and improving the quality of instruction. The study concludes that the analyzed policies contribute to guaranteeing the right to education, even though challenges remain regarding the implementation of specific strategies for the prevention and monitoring of school dropout.