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District administrator seeks elimination of assignments and exams

Students in the Upper Bavarian district of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm are currently exempt from doing homework and taking tests, as directed by district administrator Albert Gürtner on Tuesday. This decision was made after consulting with the head of the local education authority. The reason for...

A marker indicates the water level.
A marker indicates the water level.

Inundation Submerges Area - District administrator seeks elimination of assignments and exams

Numerous parents in the area are actively assisting with flood relief efforts. A local politician from the Free Voters party Speaking on behalf of the district administration, urged consideration of family situations as many volunteers also have to care for their school-aged children. The announcement added, "The demands on families could be significantly lessened if there were fewer homework assignments and tests." Teacher Gürtner commented on this, saying, "We understand that assessments are crucial, but we ask for leniency if possible, and to postpone them if families are under significant stress."

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  1. Albert Gürtner, a teacher from Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, a town located in Bavaria's München district, appealed for leniency in school assessments in light of the flood sequence.
  2. The district administrator of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, part of the landkreis Erding in Bavaria, urged for the elimination of homework and exams considering the ongoing weather-related challenges and family responsibilities.
  3. Waivers for missing schoolwork due to the flood and subsequent relief efforts were suggested as a potential solution by local politicians from Muenchen, including those affiliated with the Free Voters party.
  4. Families living in Waihr, a village near Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, were heavily impacted by the flood, causing significant stress and disruption to their daily routines, including completing homework and attending schools.
  5. The impact of the storm and subsequent flood in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm area has prompted discussions among educators and administrators about the importance of mental health and well-being of students and their families during times of crisis.
  6. To support the communities affected by the flood sequence in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm and nearby regions, voluntary efforts had been organized, with Munich's county government offering assistance and resources where necessary.

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