The "Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas" Program: between retention and education of teacher as critical-decolonial intellectual.

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17058/rea.34.21022

Keywords:

Licensure programs, Retention, Higher education, Public policies, Critical teacher education

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of the initial impact of the “Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas” Program, established in 2024, evaluating its role as a student retention policy and a means of valuing teacher education in Brazil. The research uses critical education as its theoretical basis, referencing authors such as Freire, Giroux, and others. It adopts a methodology with a qualitative approach in education, using documentary and bibliographic analysis, complemented by official data from the Ministry of Education (MEC), relating to the year 2025, covering the national scenario of licensure programs. Initial results demonstrate a significant increase in enrollments of qualified candidates nationwide (+60%). The study also identifies operational and selectivity challenges, noting that the vast potential of eligible candidates (more than 370.000) has not yet been fully achieved. It is concluded that, although the "Pé-de-Meia" program has the potential to consolidate itself as an important public policy for social justice, its effectiveness depends on adjustments in its implementation and, above all, on a firm commitment to promoting the critical education of teacher as transformative intellectual.

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Author Biographies

  • IALISSON ARAUJO, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

    Mestrando em Gestão Pública e licenciando em Ciências Sociais pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB). Servidor público na função de Agente de Saúde no município de Cabedelo, com interesse de pesquisa em gestão pública, saúde coletiva e políticas públicas.

  • Luciélio Marinho , Universidade federal da Paraíba

    Doutor em Educação pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), com estágio doutoral na Universidade de Barcelona. Professor Associado do Centro de Educação da UFPB, integrante do Grupo de Estudos Educação Popular e Movimentos Sociais do Campo (UFPB/CNPq) e editor da Revista Espaço do Currículo.

  • Allan Gustavo, Universidade federal de Campina Grande

    Doutor em Administração pela Universidade Potiguar (UnP). Professor da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG), docente permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gestão Pública da Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) e atual Pró-Reitor de Gestão de Pessoas da UFCG.

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Published

2026-09-11

Issue

Vol. 34 (2026)

Section

Artigos do Fluxo

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How to Cite

ARAUJO, I., Marinho , L. ., & Gustavo, A. . (2026). The "Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas" Program: between retention and education of teacher as critical-decolonial intellectual. Reflexão E Ação, 34. https://doi.org/10.17058/rea.34.21022