A participação popular na gestão democrática: um estudo de caso do Centro Educacional Unificado Vila Atlântica

The Management Councils of Unified Educational Centers (CEUs) are decision-making bodies that require multifocal analysis. Although their legal-institutional configuration outlines a participatory model, previous studies suggest that its effectiveness merits critical examination (Sanches, 2014). This article analyzes the participation of actors involved in the decision-making dynamics of the Management Council of the Vila Atlântica CEU in São Paulo, based on the systematization of documentary and bibliographic sources. The findings reveal a mismatch between the legal-institutional design and its effective implementation. This discrepancy reinforces the argument that, despite incorporating democratic elements, the CEU management model does not constitute an effective space for shared decision-making among the actors involved. https://doi.org/10.21723/riaee.v21i00.1976502