In Austria, the education of parents significantly influences the educational careers of their children, with the difference in educational opportunities being considerable shortly after primary school, and the heritability of education remains strongly pronounced. (translated)
"Das Startchancen- und Qualitätsentwicklungsgesetz ist die entscheidende bildungspolitische Weichenstellung dieser Legislaturperiode"
The federal government plans to strengthen early childhood education through mandatory language and development tests for children aged four and above with the Start Opportunities and Quality Development Act, specifically targeting disadvantaged children for support. (translated)
A recent study shows that in Austria, educational success strongly depends on the educational attainment of parents, starting already in primary school and continuing through tertiary education, while differences due to migration background are less significant. (translated)
The long-term study conducted at the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) shows that the educational background of parents is crucial for the educational path of their children, and social inequalities manifest early on, while differences based on migration background are less pronounced. (translated)
The association "Children of the Mountain Austria" from Persenbeug-Gottsdorf is collecting donations for the reconstruction of schools in Nepal that were destroyed by devastating flash floods, and is appealing for support, as around 10,000 children are now without places to learn. (translated)
According to the daycare report of the Paritätischer Gesamtverband, two-thirds of daycares struggle with staff shortages, resulting in more than 100,000 educational professionals being missing and care hours having to be reduced in over half of the institutions. (translated)
Despite declining numbers of children, daycare centers in Germany continue to face significant problems, particularly due to staff shortages and limited care, as a recent study shows. (translated)
»größte bildungspolitische Projekt dieser Koalition«
Karin Prien's new daycare law, which is to be decided today in the federal cabinet, aims to improve early childhood education, but faces significant challenges and resistance due to a shortage of staff and psychological stress among professionals, as well as declining financial resources for the states. (translated)
France has banned mobile phones in schools until the baccalaureate starting from September 1, 2026, in order to reduce distractions and promote learning, which aligns with the international trend of banning mobile phones in schools. (translated)
In an interview, Janos Richter discusses the potential impacts of an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt and emphasizes that the party could implement significant reforms, especially in areas such as education, culture, and internal security, while at the same time being restricted at the federal level by federal structures. (translated)
An öffentlichen Schulen und Kindergärten im Schweizer Kanton Zürich soll künftig ein Kopftuchverbot gelten. Betroffen wären sowohl Schülerinnen als auch Lehrerinnen. Das Kantonsparlament nahm einen entsprechenden Vorstoß der SVP mit knapper Mehrheit an. https://t.co/3oAqsfhLqU https://t.co/ANvH5LA7rV #Schweiz #Bildung #Kopftuchverbot
The AfD wants to block access to high schools in Saxony-Anhalt: A maximum of 25% of a year group should be allowed to attend. In the past school year, 40.5% switched to high schools. Those who vote for the AfD could actively hinder their own child's educational opportunities. (translated)
The AfD wants to restrict the gymnasium in Saxony-Anhalt: A maximum of 25% of a year group should be allowed to attend. In the last school year, 40.5% transferred to the gymnasium. Those who vote for the AfD could actively undermine their own child's educational opportunities. (translated)
Deutsche Bürokratie und ein absurd aufgeblasener Staatsapparat sind typisch für eine moderne Gesellschaft? Ich empfehle der Frau einen Bildungsurlaub in der Schweiz, um moderne Gesellschaft mit schlankem Staat kennenzulernen! #Hartaberfair https://t.co/RUFI6KjNBi #Bürokratie #Schweiz #Staat
Hessen will introduce a mandatory subject on Artificial Intelligence and a media literacy certificate for elementary school students starting next school year, making it the first federal state to do so, in order to strengthen the media skills of children and young people. (translated)
E., eine 17-jährige Schülerin bekommt Sanktionsandrohung vom Jobcenter, weil sie einen Termin verpasst hat, der mitten in den Schulferien lag. Schlimm genug: Die Jobcenter sind berechtigt, solche Meldeaufforderungen zu verschicken, wenn Kinder das 15. Lebensjahr erreicht 1/3 #Jobcenter #Schüler #Bildung
Wer am Sonntag in Sachsen-Anhalt CDU wählt, erhält einen SPD-Finanzminister, eine Grüne-Bildungsministerin und einen Linke-Umweltminister. Man muss nicht Politikwissenschaften studiert haben, um zu erahnen, dass das für die CDU langfristig zum Untergang führen wird. #SachsenAnhalt #CDU #Politik
Welche Partei war 2017 an der Regierung und stellte die Kanzlerin? Seit 1949 war die CDU 52 Jahre an der Regierung. In dieser Zeit wurden Wirtschaft Wohlstand Gesellschaft Sicherheit Bildung Infrastruktur Energieversorgung zerstört. Die CDU und Merz sind Teil dieses Problems. https://t.co/C38e5uo4Vc #CDU #Politik #Deutschland
