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10 minutes: Portugal regressed 20 years in Math and Reading, reveals international ranking on studies
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10 minutes: Portugal regressed 20 years in Math and Reading, reveals international ranking on studies

SIC Notícias9 September 2026 at 20:50

Portugal regressed two decades in student performance in Math and Reading, according to PISA 2025 results. This setback represents a significant drop in the country's educational indicators, which had registered progressive improvements in previous assessments.

PISA 2025 results opened a new front of political confrontation in Portugal. The situation generated intense debates about the current state of the national educational system and the policies implemented in recent years.

The Government blames socialist executives for this deterioration of results. This political accusation arises at a time of tension between the different parties regarding the educational policies that have been followed in the country.

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