In recent days, we have witnessed a series of episodes demonstrating the profound disorientation in the management of educational policies. From contradictory requirements for higher education access to the controversial proposal to make José Saramago an optional author due to the 'density' of his writing, the ministry's signals remain disjointed. The article highlights a lack of coordination in curriculum planning, confusion regarding digital integration, and policy reversals concerning teacher recruitment and the persistent issue of students without teachers. The author questions how the ministry can promise a world-class system by 2027 when it struggles to provide basic data on teacher shortages or manage current administrative challenges, concluding that the minister appears lost in a labyrinth while holding the future of over a million students in his hands.