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Learning Less Should Worry Us More

Público13 September 2026 at 06:48

This is an opinion article by Carmen Garcia, titled "Learning Less Should Worry Us More." The text addresses the issue of education and presents a critique of how certain concepts are received in the educational context. The author brings to the discussion the concept of "demanding standards," arguing that this has recently been very poorly received and the subject of great controversy when applied to education. The article suggests that it is necessary to resume the debate on this topic and defend the importance of high demanding standards in the educational system.

Why this matters

The article addresses a fundamental issue for parents, teachers, and policymakers in the Portuguese-speaking region: the decline in demanding standards in education. This discussion has direct implications for the quality of education and for the future of students, raising questions about educational policies and the balance between academic rigor and accessibility. The author draws attention to a debate that is often avoided because it is considered controversial.

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