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PS/Açores leader says school year started in a "limping" way

jornalacores9.pt14 September 2026 at 17:05

The leader of PS/Açores, Francisco César, considered today that the school year started in a "limping" way in the region and warned about the constraints that continue to mark the functioning of schools in the archipelago. The criticism comes at a time when classes are already underway in Azorean schools.

Francisco César stated that this is a recurring complaint over the past six years, noting that Azorean schools, even those that are recent infrastructure, do not have adequate maintenance. This situation has been affecting the daily lives of school communities in the region.

The socialist politician warned about the structural problems that persist in the Azores educational system, highlighting that the lack of investment in the conservation of schools continues to be a constant concern. This is not the first time that PS/Açores has raised this issue with public opinion.

Francisco César's position comes as a new chapter in the political debate about the quality of educational conditions in the archipelago, reinforcing the need for government attention to this matter that directly affects students, teachers, and Azorean families.

Why this matters

Readers in the Azores are directly affected by these failures in regional schools, and this PS criticism comes following prolonged problems that were not resolved by the regional government, representing a relevant topic for upcoming local political disputes.

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