Extension of the primary school day in State Public Schools: the case of Tucumán

Abstract

The extended school day (JE) in Tucumán, in response to CFE Resolution 426/22 and Ministerial Resolution 1.130, aims to strengthen education through innovative pedagogical projects. The proposed research analyzes the perceptions and experiences of supervisors, directors, teachers, and parents regarding the JE policy in state primary schools of Tucumán during 2023. A sample of 520 schools was included, encompassing 40 supervisors, 461 directors, 2.306 teachers, and 13.237 parents. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative methods through surveys with both closed and open questions. The results indicate improvements in academic achievement, school engagement, and educational experiences. There is an emphasis on the need to enhance teacher training, foster collaborative work with special areas, and provide didactic materials. Teacher absenteeism, technological limitations, and infrastructure issues were identified as significant obstacles. Continued monitoring of the impact of this educational policy on our schools and learning assessment results is expected.