Aciertos y fallas en la inclusión de la etnoeducación afroecuatoriana en el sistema nacional de educación

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Abstract: In Ecuador, despite historical struggles for the recognition of ethno-education, there is no evidence of inclusion of the demands of the Afro-Ecuadorian population in the National Education System. This research analyzes the successes and failures that have occurred in the process of incorporating Afro-Ecuadorian ethno-education into the National Education System. The research approach was qualitative. 13 interviews were conducted with leaders, teachers, and authorities involved in both the promotion of ethno-education and its political positioning. A focus group was held with representatives of the National Ethno-Education Roundtable and Commission, and the Plurinational Education Council. The findings highlight regulatory progress, but also a lack of political will, opposition to otherness, and a lack of financial resources. The mainstreaming of ethno-educational content in all educational settings, and not just in those that safeguard knowledge, is one of the strongest tensions. This research concludes with public policy guidelines aimed at guiding the continuation of a process still in its infancy.