Minister of Education Fernando Alexandre reported that only 54 students were awaiting school placement as of Monday. He assured that the government is processing new requests and resolving placement issues within 24 hours, despite ongoing concerns about teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms in regions like Lisbon and the Algarve.
Education Minister says school placements resolved within 24 hours
Tuesday, 22 September 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.
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- Minister of Education guarantees that students are being placed within 24 hoursrtp.pt ·
- 54 students await school placement, says ministerobservador.pt ·
- Minister says 54 students were awaiting school placement on Mondaycnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- 160,000 students without a teacher at the start of the school yearcmjornal.pt ·
- Portugal continues to arrive late to early childhood educationExpresso ·
