Dados is one of the most widely-read social sciences journals in Latin America. Created in 1966, it publishes innovative works, originating from academic research, by Brazilian and foreign authors. Edited by IESP-UERJ, it aims to reconcile scientific rigor and academic excellence with an emphasis on public debate based on the analysis of substantive issues of society and politics.
Dados vol. 58 n. 3 Rio de Janeiro jul./set. 2015
Abstract
The article examines the partnership between school and community in Portugal, analyzing them based on the external evaluations to which schools are subjected. The main goals are to understand the importance attributed to the establishment of partnerships between schools and communities outline the areas of privileged partnerships and evaluate the generated effects. To this effect 52 external evaluation reports were analyzed, representing 20.8% of total school districts as of 2012 and 2013 in the North and Center of Portugal and 60% of schools evaluated in these years. The data leads to the conclusion that, among other aspects, most schools/school groups present a high number of partnerships with local institutions and that they can certainly provide enriching dynamics in learning and overall upbringing of students.
Keywords: partnerships, local development, territorialization of education, schooling, school evaluation
Partnerships between School and Community in Portugal: An Analysis based on External Evaluation of Schools
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