A survey at the University of Porto shows that one in three students has considered leaving higher education due to financial reasons, with housing costs standing out as their primary concern.
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Read today’s briefingTeachers will not be paid for overtime work this month due to a lack of budget clearance, as schools were informed by email from the Agency for the Management of the Educational System when submitting September payment requests. School directors are concerned the shortfall could lead teachers to stop working overtime, leaving students without classes.
New national guidelines for school meals mandate that sweet desserts are restricted to a maximum of once per month and fried items, such as 'rissóis' (rissoles), are no longer permitted. The standards aim to provide balanced, nutritionally adequate food that remains appealing to students.
Guidelines for using artificial intelligence in schools entered a 30-day public consultation period on 16 October, covering primary and secondary education while excluding pre-school. The final version will be released on 4 January 2027 and will only permit AI when it assists learning without creating dependence.