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School officials admit difficulties in stopping the problem and say that isolated projects are no longer enough.
The Missão Escola Pública group questions the ministry: “Who will digitise the exams?” The Ministry of Education cites security reasons for not responding.
Fernando Alexandre met with teachers' unions to discuss a proposal from the ministry that provides for the creation of a new national competition to respond to the daily needs of schools.
Available since Wednesday, the interactive platform allows students from six Algarve secondary schools to “learn, debate, practice, and publish quality journalism.”
The trial exams were scheduled for 23 February but were postponed due to storms. Some students will still take tests in temporary structures, such as in Leiria or Marinha Grande.
The use or possession of weapons in schools has increased, with the PSP seizing 54 weapons in the last year. Bullying situations and the ease of online purchasing are driving new cases.
This week's 'Falar Global' attended the national meeting of this initiative in Santarém and showcased the work being developed by students, teachers, and researchers. There are already over 900 Living Science Clubs across the country promoting experimental science and technology education.
There are various models of teaching and literary education in Europe, but unlike Portugal, other countries tend to give schools more autonomy. Furthermore, being a Nobel Prize winner in Literature is not a criterion for inclusion.
The document, which will begin to be implemented in schools in the next academic year, is the result of a curriculum review for all subjects in basic and secondary education.
Six months after the measure was introduced, teachers highlight better student concentration, but warn that families must also impose limits on smartphone use.
A conspiracy theory is circulating on social media claiming that Christmas celebrations were cancelled in several schools across the country 'to avoid offending Muslims'. But the narrative is conspiratorial — and false.
An OECD report shows that artificial intelligence can improve student performance, but can also encourage mental laziness and hinder the development of skills. Three out of four teachers express concern about work that is not authored by the students themselves.
The Chega councillor in Braga says he has received alerts that some students have missed classes due to the use of a room for Islamic religious practices; the City Council is unaware of any such situation.
