Lack of teachers and phone ban mark start of school year

The start of the school year in Portugal is marked by two main problems: the lack of teachers in schools and the ban on mobile phones in school spaces. The restriction on the use of mobile devices, which was already in force for students up to the 6th year, will now be extended to students in the 7th, 8th, and 9th years. This measure is part of a broader government policy to limit the use of mobile phones in schools, seeking to reduce distractions and improve the learning environment. Schools also face significant challenges in hiring teachers, which affects the normal start of classes in various regions of the country.