School, Family, and Community: A Strategic Alliance for Quality Education in Complexo Escolar 415 Francisco Ramos da Cruz (Sumbe, Cuanza-Sul Province, Angola)

https://doi.org/10.60543/ts_iss.vi10.11165

Autores/as

  • António Lopes Instituto Superior do Wako Kungo Polo Sumbe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60543/ts_iss.vi10.11165

Palabras clave:

Parceria escola - família; educação de qualidade; governança educativa; Angola; estudo de caso qualitativo ; envolvimento parental; participação comunitária.

Resumen

The relationship between school, family, and community is a decisive factor for quality education, particularly in developing contexts with limited institutional resources. This qualitative case study examines the school-family-community alliance at Complexo Escolar 415 Francisco Ramos da Cruz, Sumbe, Cuanza-Sul, Angola, drawing on Epstein's (2001) overlapping spheres model and Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological systems theory. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 28 purposively selected participants (4 principals, 4 teachers, 20 parents/guardians). Thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006, 2022) identified four themes: communication as the foundation of partnership, community participation as a catalyst for educational improvement, and leadership as a mediating force. Findings show a shared commitment to educational quality, yet participation remains asymmetric and largely informal. The study proposes strategic recommendations for institutionalising inclusive and participatory governance structures in Angolan primary schools.

Publicado

2026-07-30

Cómo citar

School, Family, and Community: A Strategic Alliance for Quality Education in Complexo Escolar 415 Francisco Ramos da Cruz (Sumbe, Cuanza-Sul Province, Angola): https://doi.org/10.60543/ts_iss.vi10.11165 . (2026). Revista "Temas Sociais" , 10, 183-200. https://doi.org/10.60543/ts_iss.vi10.11165