From postponement to synergy: building participation through a coexistence Committee

Democratic school coexistence is a growing challenge in Latin America. In Chile, schools must respond to ministerial guidelines and their own internal structures, as well as national and international dynamics. This study analyzes the case of a public school that created a Coexistence Committee with participation from all community members. Through participatory methods, such as timelines and group workshops, the meanings, achievements, critical issues, and projections of the Committee were explored. The results offer insights into the conditions for horizontal and participatory coexistence management, highlighting shared goals, community identity, and collective agency, which, according to participants, enable a transition "from postponement to synergy."

Keywords
Education for participation; school interaction; school management model