THE YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATION POLICY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF IMPERATRIZ/MA

Abstract

Youth and Adult Education (EJA) in Brazil is a fundamental component of inclusive education; however, it faces a series of structural and social challenges that compromise its development and student retention. In many localities, especially in peripheral areas, difficulties related to the labor market, the overload of family responsibilities, and the lack of institutional support make the educational process even more challenging. This article investigates the relationship between Youth and Adult Education and the world of work in the city of Imperatriz, Maranhão, a municipality characterized by significant social and economic inequalities. From this perspective, the study seeks to critically analyze the advances and challenges of EJA policy based on the materialization of this educational modality at the Maria Evangelista Municipal School, located in the municipality of Imperatriz/MA. In addition, the study explores the importance of humanizing the educational process by providing a space of inclusion and transformation that takes into account the specificities of the local context and the realities of those living on the urban periphery.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2026.011-009