School start in Saxony-Anhalt: Minister of Education awakens hope despite a lack of teachers

School start in Saxony-Anhalt: Minister of Education awakens hope despite a lack of teachers

The beginning of the new school year in Saxony-Anhalt is just around the corner and not only brings new challenges, but also great opportunities for students and schools. While the number of students is increasing, the lack of teachers remains a significant hurdle.

increase in the number of students

In Saxony-Anhalt, a total of around 214,300 students are expected in the new school year, which corresponds to an increase of around 1,400 compared to the previous year. The growing proportion of children with a migration background, which is currently around eleven percent, requires special attention. Around 6,100 students come from Ukraine alone, whose integration into the school system is a central task.

The daily fight against the shortage of teachers

The lack of teachers remains the biggest challenge for schools. Around 14,000 teachers are currently working in the state service, but the number of teachers who leave age due to age could not be collected to the desired dimensions through new settings. Minister Eva Feussner (CDU) points to the positive development that the proportion of side entrants has increased from 1,400 to over 2,200, which shows that a new generation of teachers enters into the education system. These teachers play a crucial role, especially in the secondary and special school, where the loss of teaching remains worrying.

new initiatives for funding

Another important element in this school year is the starting chance program, which is intended to support 30 schools that face special social challenges. In the end, more than 28,500 students should benefit from improved educational offers in order to reduce the proportion of students without a degree. This could be crucial for the educational opportunities of many young people in Saxony-Anhalt in the long term.

digitization in schools

to support teachers and to improve the learning conditions, the Ministry of Education plans to expand the digital infrastructure. By the end of September, 3,000 other iPads are to be provided so that the students can use modern learning methods. The focus is also on the introduction of computer science in secondary schools, which should convey digital -based skills to the students.

criticism of the new school law

The planned new school law, which is launched to adapt demographic developments, encounters resistance from social groups and the opposition in the state parliament. AfD and LINKE fear a reduction in school locations, especially in rural areas. Ministry spokesman reject these allegations and emphasize the need to enable school providers more flexibility and to react to the current challenges.

conclusion: schools in change

The new school year marks a turning point for Saxony-Anhalt, which brings with it both opportunities and challenges. The increasing number of students requires innovative solutions and all the more determined action to promote teacher care and integration processes. Ultimately, all actors, from teachers to ministries to parents, have to work together for a positive development of education in Saxony-Anhalt.

- Nag