RURAL EDUCATION AND MULTIGRADE SCHOOLS IN LÁBREA-AM: CHALLENGES TO GUARANTEEING THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION

Abstract

This study analyzes the reality of rural schools in the municipality of Lábrea, located in southern Amazonas, highlighting structural, pedagogical, and organizational aspects of rural education. The research is justified by the social relevance of this type of education and the need to understand the educational challenges faced in hard-to-reach regions. The study aimed to investigate the situation of rural schools in the municipality, considering aspects such as infrastructure, school transportation, teacher training, and the organization of teaching. Methodologically, this is a field research study, with a qualitative and exploratory approach, with data collection carried out through semi-structured questionnaires applied to representatives of the Municipal Department of Education and the State Education Coordination. It should be noted that the study is configured as an initial diagnosis of the local educational reality, due to the small number of participants. The results show that, although schools play a fundamental role in guaranteeing access to education, challenges related to structural precariousness, teacher training, and working conditions in rural schools persist. It is concluded that the effective realization of the right to education in rural areas requires more specific, continuous, and contextualized public policies tailored to the realities of the Amazon region.