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Society · Funchal · 24 July 2026

Unhappy Notoriety of Education: Is it Possible to Rethink Teaching?

A critical analysis of recent educational policies and the need for deep reflection to transform the education system.

Unhappy Notoriety of Education: Is it Possible to Rethink Teaching?

The recent controversy surrounding the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation (MECI), stemming from erratic political decisions, has exposed a disconnect between Education and the urgency for immediate results, often driven by electoral cycles.

This situation has given Education and public schools an unfortunate notoriety, which, however, can serve as a crisis moment to trigger transformation processes. Reflection, critical exercise, and thoughtful analysis, essential elements of natural intelligence, have often been neglected in defining and implementing public education policies.

Authors like Durkheim, Lipowetsky, and Morin are cited to emphasize the importance of deep reflection and adaptation to the complexities of the contemporary world, including the era of technology and artificial intelligence, in addressing educational issues.

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