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Challenges at the start of the school year: 'Fernando Alexandre has no rest after a hot summer'

Now14 September 2026 at 12:08

Education Minister Fernando Alexandre faces a start to the school year marked by significant challenges, after a summer that was described as hot. Alexandre Malamado addressed the situation during a public intervention.

Among the challenges mentioned is the impact of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results, which put pressure on the Portuguese education system. The new measure banning mobile phones up to the third cycle also generates discussion at the start of the school year.

The article also mentions the likelihood of new protests and demonstrations by teacher union federations, which can further complicate the ministry's work at the start of the school year.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal are directly affected by the educational policies implemented by the government, including the ban on mobile phones in schools. PISA results and Minister Fernando Alexandre's measures have direct implications for students, teachers, and families. The article informs about the context of continued tension with teacher unions, which can influence school operations and teaching quality.

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