The solemn session for the opening of the 2026-2027 academic year took place at Cineteatro Avenida, in Castelo Branco, gathering approximately 600 teachers and directors from public, private, professional, and special education in the municipality. The event had as its central theme pedagogical innovation and Artificial Intelligence as tools for the transformation of education.
The mayor of Castelo Branco Municipality, Leopoldo Rodrigues, was present at the session, emphasizing the municipality's commitment to valuing education. The local authority has been demonstrating constant support for the local educational sector.
This new school year registers 6368 enrolments in the School Groups Amato Lusitano, Nuno Álvares, and Afonso de Paiva, including 38 students from the Prison Facility of Castelo Branco. This number highlights the effort of educational inclusion that also involves the inmate population.
The ceremony served as a moment of reflection on the challenges and opportunities that new technologies bring to the educational system, with particular focus on the role that Artificial Intelligence can play in enriching pedagogical practices.
