Minister admits exam grading failures, promises compensation
Minister of Education, Science and Innovation Fernando Alexandre has admitted that the new electronic grading system for national exams faced significant technical obstacles. While he guarantees that all papers will be graded by July 17, he acknowledged that 20% of responses remain unprocessed and promised that the state will compensate families who can prove financial losses due to the delays.
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.
