Contributions of international project management theory to innovation in the management of a state school

In the contemporary educational scenario, educational institutions face challenges in optimizing management and educational quality. Given this, it is questioned: can Project Management Tools and Techniques (T&Ts) be applied to school management with positive results, and are institutions capable of implementing them in their daily routines? The objective of this study was to understand how the use of management T&Ts occurred in the daily routine of a State School in Funilândia-MG, Brazil, suggesting best practices in light of International Project Management Theory. The methodology involved an exploratory Documentary Study with a qualitative approach, Bibliographic Research, Analysis of institutional Archives, Direct Observation, and Field Research, including the application of questionnaires. The results demonstrated that the application of T&Ts such as Brainstorming, PDCA Cycle, Lessons Learned, and Satisfaction Surveys contributed to improving teaching quality, student experience, and proficiency rates in Ideb (Basic Education Development Index), in addition to the development of an administrative checklist model. It is concluded that the adapted application of Project Management T&Ts optimizes processes and fosters a collaborative educational environment, reinforcing the need for continuous improvement in educational management.