RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL AND FAMILY: IMPACTS ON THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RIVERSIDE STUDENTS

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the relationship between school and family in the educational process of students from riverside communities, focusing on the municipality of Cametá, in the state of Pará. It is recognized that the interaction between families and the school institution is fundamental for students’ academic and socio-emotional development, especially in contexts marked by geographical, socioeconomic, and cultural challenges. The research was developed through a literature review, based on authors such as Libâneo (2001), Carvalho (2010), Souza and Oliveira (2015), among others, who discuss the themes of education, family, and riverside communities. Theoretical conceptions about family participation, the impacts of this interaction on school performance and students’ integral development, as well as pedagogical strategies and practices that promote school–family integration, were analyzed. The results indicate that family engagement significantly contributes to learning, motivation, self-esteem, and the construction of ethical and civic values. However, barriers such as physical distance, socioeconomic limitations, parents’ low educational attainment, and limited school infrastructure hinder effective family participation. Strategies such as constant communication, inclusive activities, guidance for monitoring learning at home, flexibility in school actions, valuing local knowledge, and teacher training are identified as alternatives to strengthen the school–family partnership in riverside communities. Therefore, the school–family relationship is a central element for the school success and holistic development of riverside students. The study highlights the need for contextualized actions that are sensitive to local realities, promoting family participation and the construction of inclusive, meaningful, and transformative education. It is also suggested that future research empirically explore innovative strategies for family engagement and public policies aimed at overcoming the social, cultural, and geographical barriers faced by these communities.