O dia antes dos ‘rankings’

The article discusses the upcoming release of educational rankings in Portugal, emphasizing the importance of public access to this information for analyzing the education system. It criticizes the lack of transparency from private schools regarding socio-economic data, which hampers comprehensive analysis. The author expresses disappointment over the political indifference towards utilizing these rankings to improve education, noting that despite expert analyses following the rankings' release, little action is taken. The disparity between internal school success statistics and external assessments, such as PISA results, is highlighted, suggesting a disconnect in addressing educational inequalities. Overall, the article calls for a more informed approach to educational policy.