Education

Missão Escola Pública rejects allowing teachers without qualifications to teach the 1st cycle

The teachers' movement 'Missão Escola Pública' is opposing a government proposal that would allow graduates in Basic Education, who lack a master's degree, to teach the 1st cycle of primary school.

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This debate highlights a potential change to teacher qualification requirements for primary education, which could impact future staffing and the standard of instruction in schools if the proposal moves forward.

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Flea infestation closes Ribeirão Basic School in Famalicão

The Ribeirão Basic School in Vila Nova de Famalicão is closed on 29 October and 30 October due to a flea infestation. Lessons and all school activities are scheduled to resume on 2 November.

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Dozens of students in the Azores remain without access to digital textbooks

Over a month and a half into the school year, some students in the Azores lack access to digital textbooks because the regional government purchased fewer licenses than needed to account for student transfers and retentions. The government approved an additional purchase of licenses on 15 October, but officials have not provided a specific date for when the situation will be resolved, citing the necessary public procurement and auditing procedures.

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School support staff protest in Sintra: union denounces workers administering insulin and tube feeding without training

Non-teaching school staff in Sintra held a protest on 29 October to demand increased staffing levels and the presence of trained healthcare professionals in schools. The union reports that untrained operational assistants are currently performing medical tasks, including administering insulin, tube feeding, and injections, due to a severe shortage of specialized health technicians.

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