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"My daughter asks me every day if she already has school and I have nothing to tell her"
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"My daughter asks me every day if she already has school and I have nothing to tell her"

Expresso15 September 2026 at 19:01

The daughter of an anonymous mother, a 7th grade student in the Seixal council, continues without a place in any school. The mother revealed that her daughter asks her every day if she already has school and that she has no answer to give her, expressing her frustration and concern about the situation.

The Ministry of Education stated that the problem of students without places has been resolved in the Lisbon region. However, the ministry did not reveal how many children and young people still remain without school placement nationwide, leaving this information unclarified.

This Seixal student's case comes in the context of a broader problem of lack of places in schools, particularly felt in the Lisbon area, where the demand for school places has surpassed the available supply.

Why this matters

This situation directly affects families in the metropolitan area of Lisbon, particularly in Seixal, where children continue without access to basic education. The Ministry's refusal to reveal national numbers prevents a complete assessment of the extent of the problem and raises questions about the capacity of the education system to guarantee the right to education for all students.

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