AS LEIS 10.639/2003 E 11.645/2008: um balanço atual baseado nas apropriações docentes

This article analyzes the implementation of Laws 10.639/2003 and 11.645/2008, which make the teaching of Afro-Brazilian and indigenous history and culture mandatory in schools, focusing on teachers’ perceptions and practices. The study seeks to understand how these laws are implemented in educational institutions by examining the instruments, pedagogical practices, and values ​​that influence their application. The methodology used included the application of an online questionnaire between August 2023 and August 2024, complemented by a qualitative analysis of teachers’ reports on their experiences in these same instrument. Among the main results, we highlight the lack of specific training for teachers, the insufficiency of teaching materials, and limited institutional support, factors that compromise the effectiveness of the application of the laws. It was also found that the implementation of the law is often restricted to specific approaches, such as commemorative dates, and faces resistance from the school community, especially due to religious issues. It is concluded that, despite advances in raising awareness about the importance of these laws, there is a need for greater institutional support and ongoing training for teachers, in order to ensure a broader and more effective application of the established guidelines.