The Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre, has sparked controversy by calling it "imprudent" for some parents to schedule holidays during the period of national exams and their correction.
This statement has brought the concept of prudence—understood as the ability to decide with consideration, anticipating risks and evaluating consequences—into public debate, particularly concerning sensitive areas like Education.
The article questions the prudence in managing the educational system, citing numerous problems this academic year with the correction of National Exams. The process has shifted to full digital correction, even though exams are still taken on paper. Flaws identified in a 2025 pilot project seemed unresolved before the system's widespread implementation.
The new model, involving digitizing exams and distributing specific items to teachers via an electronic platform, aimed for greater uniformity and rigor. However, practical issues arose, including technical difficulties, delays, and errors in item distribution, disrupting the process and drawing media criticism. The minister assured no student would be harmed, but these assurances haven't resolved the practical problems faced by teachers, many of whom lacked access to items for correction days after some exams.
