Desafios para a Educação do Campo no semiárido norte mineiro: um estudo no município de São Francisco - MG

Abstract

Talking about the process of Rural Education in my territory is more than necessary, given the occupation of a place of speech that was, as a rule, held by people who had access to education, often white people who lived in urban centers, people who had never experienced violations of social rights, who spoke for us. My place of speech in this work is that of a master's student from a rural background, who has witnessed the denial of basic and fundamental rights, such as education. It is out of this denial of rights that Rural Education emerged, born out of the collective struggles of rural people, who for many years were silenced and who raised their voices to guarantee the right to school in their communities. In this context, we sought to investigate how rural education was conceived and developed specifically in the municipality of São Francisco-MG, which is located in the semi-arid north of Minas Gerais. Specifically, we intend to: situate rural education in Brazil historically, with attention to the process of transition from rural schools to schools in the countryside; explore the beginnings, history and journey of rural education in the municipality of São Francisco MG; discuss the challenges that permeate rural education in the municipality of São Francisco. As methodological procedures, the research involved bibliographical study and documentary analysis. Thus, we consclude that Rural Education in São Francisco was formed from the interests of individuals who understood the need for a differentiated education that respected the communities it would serve, in dialogue with those who defend rural peoples. We also point out some issues that make further studies possible and emphasize the importance of this investigation in terms of contributing to the debate on a current issue and on a reality that is still incipient in terms of studies.