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Education Minister argues that increasing class sizes does not harm teaching quality

SIC Notícias15 September 2026 at 11:13

The Education Minister argued that a moderate increase in the number of students per class may be an appropriate option in certain situations. According to the minister, this measure could be more efficient than creating new classes or adopting other school reorganization measures.

The government official made these statements to journalists without providing further details on the specific criteria for determining when such an increase would be appropriate or what limits would be considered "moderate" for the number of students per class.

The minister's position contrasts with concerns frequently raised by educators and specialists, who typically associate larger class sizes with difficulties in teaching quality and individual student support.

Why this matters

This position by the minister may signal a change in education policy that will directly affect students, teachers, and parents. If implemented, the measure could impact learning conditions in public schools, changing classroom dynamics across the country.

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