Gestão escolar democrática x perspectiva de participação dos pais na escola uma discussão teórica na gestão pública

This work ddresses the importance of parental participation in schools, highlighting their roles and the necessary strategies to create a healthy and productive school environment. The goal is to foster a space where all stakeholders contribute to the effective functioning of the institution, making it a pleasant place to study and work. Parents expect the school to provide a welcoming and high-quality environment, with an educational team that motivates their children. Therefore, it is essential for schools to develop strategies that facilitate this participation, allowing parents to engage with their children’s school life, which benefits both parties.The research was conducted quantitatively, using questionnaires with parents and interviews with the principal to analyze how parental participation occurs in school management. The results indicate that participation is mainly limited to meetings and events, and many parents are unfamiliar with the documents that guide the school’s pedagogical work. This reveals that including parents in school management still represents a challenge.It concludes that the absence of parental participation is correlated with cases of indiscipline and learning difficulties among students. However, the school demonstrates a commitment to promoting open dialogue, creating a favorable environment in which parents, students, and administrators collaborate to achieve quality education.