Movement demands more public investment in Education

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Thousands of students with special needs at risk of losing specialized support

A month into the school year, the Ministry of Education has yet to disclose the funding amounts for the 98 Inclusion Resource Centers (CRI). These centers, which provide essential therapy and psychological support to students with disabilities, lack the necessary budget to plan their operations, leading to concerns about the continuity and quality of care for thousands of students.

Correio da Manhã· 2h agoRead original ↗

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Missão Escola Pública proposes four mandatory secondary school exams weighted at up to 30%

The organization Missão Escola Pública is proposing that students take four mandatory exams in secondary school, with a weighting of up to 30% on the final grade. They also propose mandatory external assessments for primary and lower-secondary students: 20% weight in the 4th year, 25% in the 6th year, and 30% in the 9th year, alongside salary bonuses for teachers in disadvantaged areas.

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Are young people prepared to manage their first salary? Banco de Portugal uses a competition to warn about the lack of financial literacy

Banco de Portugal has launched a competition, 'O Meu Futuro Financeiro', for higher education students to practice managing personal finances, such as budgeting, credit, and investments. The initiative aims to address a systemic gap in financial literacy among young people entering the workforce, who often lack knowledge of tax and financial risk management.

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