Fernando Alexandre
Fernando Alexandre is a Portuguese academic and politician who has been involved in educational policy discussions in Portugal, particularly regarding the assessment of student learning. As the current Minister of Education, he has overseen the reintroduction of assessment tests and examinations at various educational levels, contributing to the ongoing debate about the role of standardized testing in enhancing educational outcomes.
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Fernando Alexandre announced the creation of a working group to produce guidelines for specific cases regarding school entry regulations.
Instaurado inquérito a dois directores de escolas que receberam influenciadores | Redes sociais
Portugal· 2026-03-04
Fernando Alexandre, the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, does not rule out an investigation into schools that allowed influencers to enter.
Ministro da Educação admite investigação às escolas que receberam influenciadores | EscolasPortugal· 2026-03-02Fernando Alexandre, the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, announced the reform of the ministry.
Oito meses após a morte da FCT, Governo pede análise ao sistema de ciência e inovação | Política científicaPortugal· 2026-02-24Fernando Alexandre, the Minister of Education, stated that the majority of schools would be ready to reopen despite some needing more time.
Maioria das escolas de Leiria reabre esta quarta-feira | Tempestade KristinPortugal· 2026-02-04Fernando Alexandre announced that the government will propose reducing the mandatory entrance exams for higher education courses.
Ministro quer exigir uma prova de ingresso para a maioria dos cursos superiores | Ensino SuperiorPortugal· 2025-12-19
Fernando Alexandre's comments about the poor and public services drew strong criticism.
As lições da Spinumviva e a derrota da AD na Lei da Nacionalidade | Podcast Poder PúblicoPortugal· 2025-12-19
Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education who was not present at the meetings regarding the teaching statute revisions.
Governo quer simplificar estatuto docente. Sindicatos alertam para “arbitrariedades” | ProfessoresPortugal· 2025-12-18
Fernando Alexandre, the Minister of Education, claims it is 'totally false' that he believes low-income citizens degrade public services.
Então o ministro não gosta de pobres? | Podcast SoundbitePortugal· 2025-12-17Fernando Alexandre spoke about the impact of having public student residences filled with poorer students.
O que muda nas bolsas de estudo? Seis perguntas à margem da polémica | Acção social escolarPortugal· 2025-12-17Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education being called to retract his discriminatory statements about economically disadvantaged students.
Declarações “preconceituosas”: PS exige que ministro da Educação se retracte | Ensino SuperiorPortugal· 2025-12-16
Fernando Alexandre is an optimistic minister who discussed changes in the education sector in an interview.
O estado da educação: escola pública entre muitos problemas e alguns sucessos | Podcast P24Portugal· 2025-12-14
Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education who considered the creation of the director's statute a priority.
Governo avança para o ano com estatuto do director e revisão da gestão escolar | EducaçãoPortugal· 2025-12-13
Fernando Alexandre recognized the impact of the strike on schools.
Governo insiste na guerra de números sobre a greve: “O país trabalhou” | Greve geralPortugal· 2025-12-12
Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education who discussed measures to retain teachers in schools.
Em Janeiro, vão aposentar-se mais 300 professores | EducaçãoPortugal· 2025-12-12
Fernando Alexandre is the minister responsible for science.
Marcelo promulga agência que sucede à FCT, após Governo fazer alterações “essenciais” | Ensino SuperiorPortugal· 2025-12-11
Fernando Alexandre is mentioned as the minister who announced the return of 169 teachers to schools.
Ministério determina regresso às escolas de 169 professores já em Janeiro | EducaçãoPortugal· 2025-12-10Fernando Alexandre, the Minister of Education, highlighted the importance of media literacy in democracy.
“A nossa voz tem impacto para mudar o mundo”Portugal· 2025-12-09
Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education and president of the Municipal Assembly of Braga.
Amadeu Albergaria vai liderar autarcas do PSD e conta com Moedas e Fernando Alexandre | Autárquicas 2025Portugal· 2025-12-05
Fernando Alexandre, the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, highlighted the need for Portugal to produce more knowledge and prepare for a future economy.
IA força reestruturação: menos hierarquia, mais crescimento | Conteúdo comercialPortugal· 2025-12-04
Fernando Alexandre represented Portugal in signing the agreement for the landing of the Space Rider in the Azores.
Vaivém espacial da ESA vai aterrar nos Açores em 2028
Cabo Verde· 2025-12-03Fernando Alexandre will be present at the opening session of the event.
PÚBLICO celebra Dia da Literacia Mediática nesta quarta-feira | PSuperiorPortugal· 2025-12-03Fernando Alexandre is mentioned as the minister responding to complaints regarding the calculation of distances for teacher relocation support.
Apoio à deslocação de professores: ministério promete avaliar reclamações | EducaçãoPortugal· 2025-11-25
Fernando Alexandre announced the unfreezing of tuition fees for 2026 based on the inflation rate of 2025.
Comboios, PPP e propinas: o terceiro dia de votação na especialidade do OE26 | Orçamento do Estado 2026Portugal· 2025-11-25Fernando Alexandre's ministry communicated that transportation for Rúben was guaranteed.
Rúben já pode ir à escola: matrícula de jovem com autismo foi autorizada | Educação especialPortugal· 2025-11-11
Fernando Alexandre will explore how bold policies can transform education systems for equity.
Das Finanças à Educação, Governo aproveita montra da Web Summit | Web SummitPortugal· 2025-11-10
Fernando Alexandre, the Minister of Education, stated that the creation of the course is an important step.
Ordem dos Médicos recomendou “chumbo” do novo curso de Medicina da UTAD | Ensino SuperiorPortugal· 2025-11-07Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education who reported the shortage of teachers in schools.
Missão Escola Pública: mais de 500 horários em oferta de escola sem candidatos | EducaçãoPortugal· 2025-11-03Fernando Alexandre is the minister responsible for science.
Ministro vai ouvir entidades sobre nova agência da ciência, ainda sem promulgação | Política científicaPortugal· 2025-11-02Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education who discussed the new social action system in higher education.
Novo sistema de acção social no superior vai valorizar alojamento no cálculo da bolsa | Ensino SuperiorPortugal· 2025-10-30Fernando Alexandre is the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation who assured that the calendar for scientific project competitions will be fulfilled.
FCT-Tenure: “Temos menos de 20% dos concursos fechados” | Política científicaPortugal· 2025-10-30