The school year is about to begin in Portugal with persistent problems of teacher shortages. Basic education starts classes between September 11 and 15, without postponements, while secondary school students only return on September 21. Despite the school opening date approaching, there are still teachers missing to cover all the needs.
Fenprof, the National Federation of Teachers, expressed concern about the situation and stated that it anticipates a worsening of the scenario in the coming months. The union warns that the shortage of teachers may worsen, raising doubts about schools' ability to ensure the normal functioning of classes.
The news comes in the context of the start of the school year in Portugal, a period traditionally marked by difficulties in hiring teachers, especially in certain subject areas and regions of the country.
