Tag: education policy
Baden-Württemberg says goodbye to the turbo high school diploma – politics
At least Annette Schavan has remained true to herself. As Christian Democratic Minister of Education, she introduced eight-year high schools (G8) in Baden-Württemberg in 2004. When she read that the…
Calculation weakness: "It is fatal, math is often equated with general intelligence"
Paul may have to leave secondary school because of dyscalculia. To prevent this, he goes to therapy – and his father goes to court. About a developmental disorder and measures…
School dropouts in Germany: Why are we wasting so much potential?
More than 50,000 young people leave school without a qualification – every year. Meanwhile, companies are desperately looking for trainees. How does that fit together? A search for clues. source…
Media literacy: Education is the antidote
The fight against hatred, hate speech and misinformation online cannot be won with regulation alone. What helps: make parents responsible, introduce school subjects. source site
German economy: Lower interest rates would help – Economy
Inflation is falling to normal levels and a turnaround in monetary policy is becoming apparent. But that alone won’t help the weakening economy: economists are calling for reforms – and…
"Markus Lanz": Schools on the brink
Markus Lanz discusses education and schools on the verge of social collapse. What does Education Minister Prien suggest? source site
"Markus Lanz": Schools on the brink
Markus Lanz discusses education and schools on the verge of social collapse. The group provides scary descriptions of the situation, but possible solutions? None. source site
Scientific career: "You have no guarantee for anything"
There has been a heated debate over fixed-term employment contracts in science for years. The federal government could decide on a reform this week. The debate is unlikely to end…
Education Minister sees schools as having a responsibility to prepare children for war – politics
Federal Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP) sees schools as having a responsibility to prepare young people for war. Society in Germany must prepare for crises, “from a pandemic to natural…
Education: What should change with Bafög
Study start-up aid, longer funding, but no more money every month: The cabinet approves the FDP Ministry of Education’s draft law. Resistance is to be expected in the Bundestag. Answers…