Increase in school dropouts in Baden-Württemberg: A worrying development

Von Kl Redaktion

in Baden-Württemberg show the current figures on school leaving quota that the topic of education and social inequality are closely linked. It is particularly frightening that, according to the census of 2022, 717,000 people in this state do not have any school leaving certificates. This corresponds to 7.7 percent of the over 15-year-old population in the region, which is above the German average of 6.9 percent.

school termination as a social problem

The phenomenon of school abortion has increased in recent years. The statistics show that around 7,000 students ended their school days early in 2022. This means an increase of more than 60 percent compared to ten years ago, when only every 23rd student broke off the school. This has far -reaching consequences, since the possibilities for training or studying are significantly restricted without a school leaving certificate.

geographical differences in the dropout rates

particularly affected are urban areas. Cities such as Pforzheim, Heilbronn and Mannheim have a dropout rates of 14.6 percent, 13.7 percent and 11.1 percent. The quota is also 10.3 percent in the state capital Stuttgart, while in Ulm almost one in ten inhabitants has no school. In contrast, it behaves in more rural regions, such as the Ostalbkreis, where the dropout rate is significantly lower at 6.1 percent.

social factors influence educational opportunities

The growing number of school abrasion, as experts determine, can be influenced by a variety of factors, although social background is often decisive. Karin Bräu, a professor of school education, emphasizes that schools often expect prior knowledge and parental support from the students, which are mainly present in privileged layers. Schools' expectations of the students play a major role: high requirements can lead to better performance, while low requirements can cause demotivation.

an urgent task for society

The problem of school abortion is not only a personal fate of those affected, but also represents a challenge for the entire society. If more than 700,000 people in Baden-Württemberg do not have any school-leaving certificate, this not only affects the individual living environment, but also the economic and social development of the region. Education disadvantage denies many young people the chance of a self -determined life and a positive future.

conclusion: a call to the action

The increasing figures for school leavers require immediate attention and measures to promote educational equality in Baden-Württemberg. The dropout rate can only be significantly reduced by targeted programs and support for disadvantaged groups. The promotion of education must not depend on the social background, but must offer every child equal opportunities to ensure positive development and integration into society.

- Nag