Districts’ Capacities Toward Quality and Equity in Education: Case Study in Brazil

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Abstract

This manuscript aims to analyze districts’ practices associated with high quality and low inequality education in Brazil. Many studies have addressed the district’s role towards students’ results (Anderson & Young, 2018; Leithwood et al, 2019; Trujillo, 2013). However, few studies were done in developing countries. Based on the literature regarding state capacities (Grindle, 1996; UNESCO, 2013), political and technical expertise were analyzed in four Brazilian municipalities. Results showed that two dimensions were vital (relationships and use of evidence), while two were not (professional development and leadership). The research addresses the importance of further testing and analyzing Leithwood et al (2019)’s framework in developing countries to complement and expand the debate.

Authors

• Lara Simielli, FGV EAESP

• Eduardo Grin, FGV-Brasília

• Mauricio Ernica, University of Campinas