This research addresses the educational challenge in Tame, Arauca (Colombia), a region affected by persistent armed conflict. The study examines the intersection between endemic violence and school dropout rates, which, according to 2024 reports, is the highest in the country, with a dropout rate of 6.9% in Arauca (Al Aire Noticias, 2024).

Using a qualitative approach, the study analyzes the educational ecosystem in Tame. Data collection includes a literature review and ethnographic observations in school settings, allowing for a holistic understanding of the dynamics influencing school retention in conflict zones. Preliminary findings reveal that violence not only negatively impacts attendance but also deteriorates the educational quality and psychosocial well-being of students. The analysis outlines promising pedagogical strategies to mitigate dropout rates that emerge from the research work.

Last but not least, this ongoing doctoral research underscores and projects the urgency of developing educational approaches adapted to violent environments, requiring a multidimensional approach that simultaneously addresses the pedagogical, psychosocial, and community aspects of education in conflict zones.