Minister of Education Fernando Alexandre has guaranteed that national exam grading remains on schedule despite reports of technical failures and errors. While the National Association of Directors of Groups and Public Schools (Associação Nacional de Diretores de Agrupamentos e Escolas Públicas or ANDAEP) has rejected responsibility for the issues, the government maintains that no student will be disadvantaged by the new digital classification process.
Education Minister defends exam grading process amid errors
Monday, 29 June 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation in Portugal's current government, which took office in April 2024. An economist by training, he previously served as a Secretary of State and is now responsible for managing the national school system and university funding. He recently sparked debate by suggesting that university tuition fees should be adjusted to account for inflation.
The National Association of Directors of Groups and Public Schools (Associação Nacional de Diretores de Agrupamentos e Escolas Públicas or ANDAEP) is a professional organization representing school principals in Portugal. It advocates for the interests of public school leadership and frequently engages with the Ministry of Education regarding administrative and operational policies in the school system.
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- Fernando Alexandre guarantees that exam grading remains "within the scheduled deadlines"rtp.pt ·
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