Schools begin receiving students for the new academic year, in a context marked by difficulties in hiring teachers. The Minister of Education, Fernando Alexandre, acknowledged that there are still approximately 2,700 positions yet to be filled, especially in the Greater Lisbon and Setúbal regions.
The government official guaranteed, however, that there will be fewer gaps than in the previous year, although the specific data for comparison was not disclosed in the article. The shortage of teachers affects various subject areas and poses logistical challenges for school management.
At the same time, the expansion of the mobile phone ban comes into effect, now extending up to the 9th grade. This measure aims to reduce distractions in the school environment and promote greater concentration among students during learning activities.
The article does not specify which subjects are most affected by the teacher shortage nor does it detail the specific rules of the new ban on electronic devices in schools.
