Colégio Tiradentes de Montes Claros: da origem como Anexo VI à consolidação da Rede

Abstract

This research is part of the Graduate Program in Education at the State University of Montes Claros (PPGE) and aims to chronicle the process of creating the Colégio Tiradentes de Montes Claros/MG, from its founding in 1964, analyzing the changes that occurred, culminating in the implementation of the Rede Tiradentes in 2017, up to 2022, when the effects of this implementation could be evaluated by the faculty. The research is situated within the field of the History of Education in Brazil, specifically the History of Educational Institutions, and is based on scholars such as Lombardi (2003), Oliveira and Barbosa (2017), Sanfelice (2006), Saviani (2009), Toledo and Andrade (2014), Nosella and Buffa (2005), among others. The study utilized oral sources, including testimonials from current and former staff and alumni, as well as official documents such as the Regimento Escolar da Rede CTPM (Rede CTPM School Regulation), the documentary Rede Colégio Tiradentes da Polícia Militar de Minas Gerais CTPM-MG, the Boletim Interno Especial (Special Internal Bulletin), the Código de Ética do Aluno (Student Code of Ethics), the Instrução Pedagógica (Pedagogical Instruction), and the Proposta Pedagógica da Rede CTPM (Rede CTPM Pedagogical Proposal). The research also incorporated virtual, iconographic, and photographic materials, as well as external public and private archives. The dissertation, presented in a multipaper format, comprises three interrelated articles that address the central question: What sociopolitical, educational, and institutional factors determined the establishment and contributed to the consolidation of the Colégio Tiradentes da Polícia Militar de Montes Claros/Minas Gerais (CTPMMOC/MG) in the northern region of Minas Gerais? The findings indicate that the Colégio Tiradentes de Montes Claros reflects the social and educational transformations of the northern Minas Gerais region over the decades, overcoming structural and financial challenges throughout its trajectory. The historical analysis revealed the importance of collaboration between the school community, the military corporation, and local supporters in overcoming these challenges, culminating in the school’s consolidation as an educational reference. Educational practices demonstrated continuity in civic-military values, evidenced by symbols and rituals aimed at reinforcing institutional identity and a sense of belonging to the Polícia Militar de Minas Gerais. The implementation of the Rede Tiradentes in 2017 introduced significant changes, such as the standardization and centralization of pedagogical guidelines, fostering alignment among the network's units while also challenging teacher autonomy. The integration of new technologies and pedagogical methodologies brought advancements in teaching, although adapting to local specificities remains essential to meet the needs of a diverse school community.