- Children in Saxony-Anhalt return to school
Over 214,000 children are back in school today in Saxony-Anhalt. For approximately 19,500 boys and girls, this Monday morning is even more special as they are starting school for the first time.
Like the children, the new school year also presents new challenges for the schools and the Ministry of Education. These include revising the school law, advancing digitalization, and improving educational prerequisites.
However, the persistent teacher shortage in Saxony-Anhalt will likely remain a central topic in the coming months. According to the ministry, around 14,000 teachers in the civil service work at the general schools in the state. The operation of schools is increasingly supported by teachers who enter the profession from other fields. They have become an indispensable part of the educational landscape.
The teaching supply is also currently unsatisfactory, according to the Ministry of Education. It has deteriorated slightly compared to the previous year across all school types and is currently at 94%. The goal of the CDU, SPD, and FDP is to achieve a supply of 103%.
The schools in Saxony-Anhalt must also consider the needs and learning styles of the numerous children enrolled, ensuring a quality education for all. With the new school year, the Ministry of Education is also focusing on attracting more teachers to address the ongoing teacher shortage.
