More than half of the schools surveyed in a study by the National Federation of Teachers (Fenprof) said they had been affected by a lack of teachers. The study, whose results were released today, reveals that 63.7% of the surveyed schools reported problems related to teacher shortages. This figure corresponds to approximately two-thirds of the total educational institutions that participated in the study. Fenprof, as a trade union organization representing teachers, conducted this survey to document the extent of the problem in the education sector.
Education
63.7% of schools affected by teacher shortage
Notícias de Coimbra14 September 2026 at 13:17
Why this matters
This directly affects students, parents, and teachers in the region. Schools facing teacher shortages may struggle to provide adequate instruction, potentially impacting educational quality and student outcomes. The data from Fenprof provides concrete evidence of the ongoing teacher shortage crisis affecting Portuguese schools. WHY: This information is relevant for students, teachers, and families in the region, as the lack of teachers directly affects the quality of education and school operations. The Fenprof study documents a persistent problem in Portuguese education that can result in overcrowded classes, reduced curriculum offerings, and overload for existing teachers.
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