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Criticism of the Jusos: CDU is planning a racist education debate in Northeim!
The CDU city association of Northeim is planning an educational event on school policy. Jusos criticize accusations of racism, August 28th.
Criticism of the Jusos: CDU is planning a racist education debate in Northeim!
In Northeim, a planned event by the CDU city association on the educational situation at primary schools is causing heated discussions. On August 28th, the CDU wants to talk about topics such as a smartphone ban, the shortage of teachers and teaching provision, among other things. The proposal to introduce an upper limit for students with a migration background is particularly controversial. The Jusos in the SPD sub-district see this as a direct stigmatization of this group of students. They are demanding a public apology from the CDU and the removal of the topic addressed from the agenda, as [HNA](https://www.hna.de/lokales/northeim/northeim-ort47320/wegen- Veranstaltung-northeimer-jusos-kritizen-cdu-stadtverband-als-rassistische-93881209.html) reports.
Jacqueline Emmermann, chairwoman of the CDU, rejects the allegations and considers them baseless. “We want to seriously address the challenges facing schools,” she explains. Emmermann further argues that high proportions of children with language deficits can affect learning conditions for all children. The CDU is planning targeted measures to improve the situation, such as more support staff and smaller classes.
Migration backgrounds and educational success
The connection between migration background and educational success is a much-discussed topic in Germany. Students with a family history of immigration are often considered to be educationally disadvantaged, as the Federal Agency for Civic Education states. Differences in educational success are clear, especially when it comes to school enrollment and school choice. The PISA study from 2018 shows clear discrepancies: only 16.1 percent of students from the first generation of immigrants attend high school, while the figure is 43.0 percent of students without a migration background.
These differences illustrate how diverse the effects of a migration background are, which are not only determined by nationality or country of origin. According to current studies, a distinction is made between different generations of immigrants: the first, the second, the 2.5. and the third generation, with each group having its specific challenges.
Educational disadvantage in numbers
| generation | High school attendance (%) | Reading competence (points) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st generation | 16.1% | 405 |
| 2nd generation | 30.3% | 477 |
| 2.5. generation | 35.7% | 497 |
| without a migration background | 43.0% | 524 |
A fundamental hurdle is often the language deficits after immigration, which have a negative impact on educational success. But it's not just individual factors that play a role; Institutional discrimination and the social environment of students also contribute to inequality in the education system. The study by Birgit Glorius suggests targeted educational advice and continuous language support to improve the integration of migrant children.
As the discussion in Northeim shows, the education sector remains a hot topic and it is clear that approaches to improving the educational situation for all children must be designed sensitively. The CDU has decided to respond to such challenges with solutions, but there is still a lot to do before it is widely accepted.