ABSTRACT:
The article places the relationship between State, democracy and education in the current Brazilian context, based on neoliberal policies expressed by reforms and structural adjustments in line with the expansion of capital and to the detriment of social policies. Starting from the premise that it is a global capital movement that takes place with peculiar contexts and dynamics, this article situates the emblematic Brazilian case. It is concluded by revealing the setbacks that affect current social policies, mainly the policies and management of education. With the defense of the Federal Constitution and the National Education Plan, it points out the need for a unity of struggle involving civil society on behalf of democracy, democratic state of law, social justice and the guarantee of education for all.
Keywords:
Federal Constitution; Democracy; Education; State; Neoliberalism; Plano Nacional de Educação