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New school year starts with teacher shortage and new rules for mobile phone use
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New school year starts with teacher shortage and new rules for mobile phone use

SIC Notícias14 September 2026 at 13:17

Classes for the new school year begin this Monday for students in primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary. Secondary school students will only begin their classes next week.

The return to schools takes place in a context of teacher shortage, a situation that has affected the educational system. This scarcity of teachers is expected to create logistical challenges in schools at all levels of education.

At the same time, new rules for the use of mobile phones in schools come into effect. These measures aim to regulate the use of electronic devices during school hours, intending to minimize distractions and promote a better learning environment.

Schools thus face a double challenge at the start of the school year, combining the need to address staffing shortages with the implementation of new guidelines on mobile technology.

Why this matters

Parents and guardians in Portugal need to prepare for the new rules on mobile phones in schools and for possible disruptions to classes due to the teacher shortage. Secondary school students have one more week to prepare before returning.

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