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According to Renato Feder, the lack of historical accountability has created a culture in which the public network does not fire, but recent changes in São Paulo are beginning to alter this scenario.
The debate about the quality of education gained momentum after statements from the Secretary of Education of São Paulo, Renato Feder. He stated that, for a long time, the logic prevailed that the public network does not fire teachers, even in cases of low performance or frequent absences. This model, he argues, generated a culture of complacency in some schools, despite the efforts of most educators.
However, the situation is changing. In São Paulo, performance evaluation measures and merit bonuses have been implemented, creating a distinction between those who deliver good results and those who fail to engage students. The logic is simple: teachers who can improve learning earn more, while those who do not meet the goals may lose benefits or even be dismissed.
Why Doesn’t the Public Network Fire?
Historically, the stability of public service created the perception that the public network does not fire teachers, regardless of their performance in the classroom. Feder explained that, in this environment, many committed educators became demotivated when they realized they were earning the same as colleagues who did not dedicate themselves.
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This model created a contradiction: while private schools fire teachers who do not meet expectations, nothing happened in the public network. For the Secretary, this reality hindered the appreciation of good teaching practices and delayed advances in education quality.
What Changed in São Paulo
According to Feder, the Secretary has implemented periodic performance evaluations that consider pedagogical work, teacher engagement, and even student learning indicators. Additionally, an individual bonus has been created that can double the salary of those who deliver good results.
This logic has generated a new behavior among teachers. Now, those who give good lessons and improve student learning are financially recognized, while those who do not make an effort lose ground. In extreme cases, contracts can be terminated or the teacher transferred to another school.
Impact on Teachers and Students
The Secretary claims that the changes are already producing practical results. Teachers have started to value the quality of lessons even more, as student performance directly impacts their income. Additionally, the Secretary provides support with materials, standardized tests, ongoing training, and digital resources.
Despite facing challenging classes, especially in vulnerable areas, educators report greater recognition. For Feder, the secret is clear: a good lesson is at the center of education, and the public network needs to reward those who do this work with dedication.
The debate over whether the public network does not fire teachers highlights a dilemma between stability and meritocracy. The changes in São Paulo indicate that it is possible to balance job security with accountability for results, benefiting both educators and students.
Below, Check Out the Opinions of Specialists and Professionals Working in Public Schools
We would like to inform you that APEOESP (Teachers Union of the Official Education of the State of São Paulo) points out that the excess of teacher absences is not due to the professionals’ omission, but rather to a combination of factors such as disregard for the career, poor working conditions, lack of recognition, and illness due to stress and overload. Punishing the teacher is an authoritarian and misguided measure, as the real causes of the problem are the same that have led to health issues and the precarization of the profession.
Precarization of Work:
The union denounces the precarious working conditions, low salaries, and lack of investment in the teaching career.Lack of Valorization:
APEOSP criticizes the devaluation of the profession and the lack of recognition from society and the government, which contributes to dissatisfaction and illness among teachers.Stress and Overload:
Constant pressures, long working hours, and lack of balance between personal and professional life are factors that lead teachers to suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout.We would like to inform you that APEOESP achieved a significant legal victory, obtaining a suspension of Resolution 97/2025, which established the punishment of temporary teachers with contract termination in case of 5% or more of unjustified absences per month. The injunction obtained by APEOESP prevents the application of the rule, which the union considers “authoritarian, punitive, and ineffective,” and which aimed to penalize teachers instead of investigating the causes of absences.
What Resolution 97/2025 provided:Punishment for temporary teachers (Category O):
Contracts would be terminated upon reaching 5% of unjustified absences per month.
Other penalties:
Exclusion from the Full-Time Education Program (PEI) for effective teachers of the PEI who reached this limit.Why the resolution was suspended:
APEOSP argued that the measure was an “authoritarian, punitive, and ineffective” policy that blamed teachers for absences without investigating the causes. The resolution was considered illegal, particularly due to the absence of discussion with the category and for violating existing legislation.Current Situation:
The injunction suspended the application of Resolution 97/2025, reverting to previous rules that did not foresee contract termination for this percentage of absences for temporaries.
APEOSP celebrated this decision as a victory, seeking to combat what it calls “the politics of terror and harassment” by the government.We would like to bring this information to your readers; after all, Public Education is a priority issue for all society, and the visibility and valorization of its professionals is indispensable for Journalism.
Regards.
And you, do you believe that the public network should increasingly adopt assessment and meritocracy mechanisms, or should stability be preserved at all costs? Please leave your opinion in the comments — we want to hear your view on this topic.
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