EDUCA+ Program invests 35 thousand euros and supports 854 students in Santo António
dnoticias.pt27 August 2026 at 13:44
The Parish Council of Santo António approved 854 applications to the EDUCA+ program for the 2026/2027 school year, an increase of 42% compared to the previous year. The growth in demand led the council to increase its budget, setting the total investment above 35 thousand euros to support families with students in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles of Basic Education. This year's edition was marked by the total digitization of the process through the Council's portal. The president of the council, Marcelo Gouveia, highlighted the growth of the program.
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