THE TRAJECTORY OF INTEGRAL EDUCATION IN BRAZIL

Abstract

This work explores the evolution of this approach, highlighting the pioneers who contributed to its implementation and the public policies that support it. The importance of integral education is increasingly recognized, especially in a context where the formation of critical and participatory citizens is essential for social development. Here, the public policies implemented in recent decades are analyzed, such as the Mais Educação Program and the National Education Guidelines and Bases Law (LDB). The analysis includes the evolution of these policies, their objectives and proposals. The challenges faced in implementing integral education are varied, including cultural resistance, lack of resources and the need for continuous training for educators. Future perspectives include the need for greater engagement of the school community and the importance of policies that guarantee equity in access to integral education. The final considerations reaffirm the relevance of integral education as a path to the formation of more critical and participatory citizens. The work concludes that, for integral education to become a reality in all Brazilian schools, a joint commitment between government, educators and civil society is necessary.