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102 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,553 Education and Public Policy papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the impacts of neoliberal agenda on Brazilian educational policies. The research aims to fill this gap by examining the transformations in educational policies during Fernando Henrique Cardoso's government.

    NEOLIBERALISMO E POLÍTICAS EDUCACIONAIS NO GOVERNO FHC: RECONFIGURAÇÃO DO ESTADO E IMPACTOS NA EDUCAÇÃO PÙBLICA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges related to the use of ADE for ranking schools. The paper highlights the need to address institutional pressures and pedagogical practices focused on test performance.

    Avaliação de Desempenho do Estudante: ferramenta de melhoria da aprendizagem nas escolas de Manaus · 2026 · DOI

  • The Brazilian education system is undergoing significant changes due to neoliberal policies. There is a need for investments in public education and the importance of institutional values. The study highlights the challenges faced by non-profit community universities in achieving high educational outcomes.

    Valores institucionais em jogo: um estudo sobre a relação entre discursos organizacionais e resultados educacionais das universidades comunitárias paulistas · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of implementing inclusive education policies in rural areas. The challenge of addressing the education needs of rural populations in Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia.

    EDUCAÇÃO DO CAMPO NA AMÉRICA LATINA: ESTUDO COMPARADO DAS LEGISLAÇÕES NO BRASIL, COLÔMBIA E ARGENTINA · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the situation experienced in Brazil, where there is a wave of setbacks and attacks on social conquests and human rights. The study highlights the need to critically analyze the concept of gender and its relation to neoconservatism.

    As concepções de gênero nos discursos da agenda neoconservadora para as políticas educacionais no Brasil · 2026 · DOI

  • The capture of oligarchic power in community institutions. The limitation of the community model in promoting democratization and social inclusion. The need for critical analysis of higher education policies and their impact on social inclusion.

    A expansão da educação superior em Santa Catarina e o modelo comunitário: uma análise histórico-crítica · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of comparing educational evaluation policies across countries. The influence of international policies on national educational evaluation policies. The need for effective and contextualized educational evaluation policies.

    POLÍTICA DE AVALIAÇÃO EDUCACIONAL NO BRASIL E EM ANGOLA DE FORMA COMPARADA: AS INFLUÊNCIAS DAS POLÍTICAS INTERNACIONAIS E SUPRANACIONAIS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges in analyzing the program's complex socio-historical context. The research encountered difficulties in evaluating the program's effectiveness due to limited data.

    Estudo sobre o ESMATE à luz da hermenêutica de profundidade · 2026 · DOI

  • High crime rates in Brazil. The need for effective public security strategies. The challenge of institutional integration and operational planning.

    Segurança baseada em evidências: o impacto das estratégias operacionais da PMPA na redução criminal (2019–2023) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of developing critical thinking in a system that prioritizes the preparation of workers for the market. The paper argues that the use of technology in education is a challenge that needs to be addressed in the context of the capitalist mode of production.

    Aprender para obedecer: educação tecnicista, alienação e o fetiche da tecnologia · 2026 · DOI

  • Budgetary challenges, including the lack of definition of funding sources. Administrative challenges, including the absence of local regulation and adequate hiring modalities. Political challenges, including the low prioritization of the theme by municipal governments and the lack of effective monitoring and accountability mechanisms.

    DESAFIOS DA ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA MUNICIPAL NO CUMPRIMENTO DA LEI N.º 13.935/2019: A INCLUSÃO DOS SERVIÇOS DE PSICOLOGIA E DE SERVIÇO SOCIAL NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenges of institutional weakness, confusing reparto of competencies, and lack of effective capacity of the State to finance, administer, and supervise complex systems.

    El “Estado docente” en Bolivia durante el siglo XIX: razones institucionales del fracaso educativo · 2026 · DOI

  • The Brazilian government faces internal challenges such as bureaucratic obstacles and limited financial resources. The country needs to overcome these obstacles to increase its effectiveness in peacekeeping operations. The study highlights the need for a more agile and responsive decision-making process.

    DESAFIOS E OPORTUNIDADES PARA O PROCESSO DE DESDOBRAMENTO DE TROPAS BRASILEIRAS SOB A ÉGIDE DAS NAÇÕES UNIDAS: UM ESTUDO COMPARATIVO BRASIL - URUGUAI · 2026 · DOI

  • The implementation of diversified assessment practices depends on institutional conditions, such as teacher training and availability of resources. The study highlights the need for further research on assessment in Geography.

    Metodologias avaliativas em Geografia utilizadas no Ensino Fundamental · 2026 · DOI

  • A necessidade de melhorar a qualidade da informação contábil no setor público municipal. A importância de implementar sistemas automatizados de auditoria e monitoramento fiscal.

    AUDITORIA AUTOMATIZADA E QUALIDADE DA INFORMAÇÃO CONTÁBIL NO SETOR PÚBLICO MUNICIPAL BRASILEIRO: EVIDÊNCIAS A PARTIR DE SISTEMAS INTELIGENTES DE MONITORAMENTO FISCAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces challenges in terms of the complexity of the topic and the need for comparative analysis - It requires a deep understanding of the education systems and governance structures in lusophone countries - The research must also consider the theoretical and conceptual frameworks relevant to the topic

    Caderno de Resumos: II Encontro da Rede Internacional de Investigação em Políticas e Gestão da Educação "Pontes Lusófonas" - Infocracia e Democracia na Gestão da Educação · 2026 · DOI

  • The existing literature on infocracy and democracy in education is limited - There is a need for more comparative studies on the topic, particularly in lusophone countries - The study aims to fill this gap by examining the implications of infocracy on democracy in education

    Caderno de Resumos: II Encontro da Rede Internacional de Investigação em Políticas e Gestão da Educação "Pontes Lusófonas" - Infocracia e Democracia na Gestão da Educação · 2026 · DOI

  • Debe profundizarse en la conexión entre vídeo político y el avance de la espectacularización de la política. Debe analizarse los principales riesgos profesionales y democráticos asociados a este formato.

    El vídeo digital como formato clave en la espectacularización de la política · 2026 · DOI

  • La investigación sobre el vídeo político digital es limitada. No hay estudios que profundicen en las percepciones profesionales sobre los factores que explican su importancia actual.

    El vídeo digital como formato clave en la espectacularización de la política · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in universities. The research highlights the need to establish partnerships between universities, government, and companies.

    Governança e gestão da inovação em universidades empreendedoras · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the governance and management structures of innovation in entrepreneurial universities. The study highlights the need to analyze the strategies and structures used by universities to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.

    Governança e gestão da inovação em universidades empreendedoras · 2026 · DOI

  • Socio-economic barriers. Prejudice, racism, and discrimination. Limited access to higher education for students from low-income families.

    EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA E DIVERSIFICADA NO ENSINO SUPERIOR · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap in digital literacy among vulnerable populations. The lack of public policies to address digital exclusion.

    LETRAMENTO DIGITAL EM ASSENTAMENTOS DA REFORMA AGRÁRIA: DESAFIOS, EXCLUSÃO SOCIOTECNOLÓGICA E NECESSIDADE DE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the Grupo Focal technique in the context of public policies. It seeks to contribute to the understanding of the technique and its potentialities, limits, and variações of use.

    Grupos focais em pesquisas de políticas públicas · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in understanding the implications of reading fluency evaluation for educational policies and conceptions of teaching and learning

    INDUÇÃO E REGULAÇÃO NA ALFABETIZAÇÃO: O PAPEL DO CENTRO DE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS E AVALIAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO (CAED) NAS POLÍTICAS DE AVALIAÇÃO DA FLUÊNCIA LEITORA · 2026 · DOI

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