THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN DEBATE: THE IDEB ISSUE IN SANTA CATARINA AND CURRENT GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS

Abstract

This article analyzes the quality of basic education in Santa Catarina (SC), emphasizing the stagnation of IDEB results between 2011 and 2023, especially in the Final Years (Anos Finais) and High School (Ensino Médio). The study aimed to identify explanatory factors present in the literature and examine the strategies adopted by the State Secretariat of Education (SED/SC) between 2023 and 2026 to confront this scenario. The research adopted a qualitative and exploratory approach, based on the historical analysis of IDEB and a bibliographic review on school effectiveness. The evidence indicates that improving results primarily depends on teacher qualification, pedagogical management, and socioeconomic conditions. Crucially, the analysis found no direct relationship between increased spending and performance. Although the government implemented structural actions—such as continued training and the expansion of technical education—it also adopted short-term administrative measures focused on adjusting school flow. The conclusion drawn is that the evolution of IDEB requires prioritizing policies centered on learning, rather than just statistical improvement.