Ep. 3

02/2026

Education in Portugal: challenges, choices and responsibilities

Rodrigo Queiroz e Melo discusses the challenges facing education in Portugal: teachers, education policy and the relationship between state and private schools.

Summary

In this episode, Margarida Brée speaks with Rodrigo Queiroz e Melo about the main challenges facing education in Portugal. They discuss the role of the school within the community, the declining appeal of the teaching profession, the shortage of teachers, and the relationship between state and private schooling. A direct, informed conversation about the current state of the Portuguese education system — and the responsibilities shared by families, schools and public policy.

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02/2026

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1:25:43