"Enormous pent-up demand": reforms required in education
The North Rhine-Westphalian Association of Cities and Towns wants to draw attention to urgent problems in the education system this Thursday (9.00 a.m.). At a congress in Gelsenkirchen, the association is calling for a new departure in education. To this end, the Association of Cities intends to publish a "Gelsenkirchen Declaration" with demands for state politicians. The North Rhine-Westphalian Minister of Education Dorothee Feller (CDU) is also expected to speak at the congress, which will be attended by over 160 representatives of local authorities.
Good education is the key to the future of the entire state, emphasized the Association of Cities and Towns. "Every new education study shows that we have a lot of catching up to do." Currently, the integration of immigrant children and the expansion of all-day care are presenting schools with problems - and all against the backdrop of a shortage of skilled workers.
The Association of Cities and Towns believes that addressing these challenges in schools is crucial for improving the overall education system. Effective reforms in education, as highlighted in the upcoming congress, can significantly contribute to eliminating the educational gap and preparing students for their future roles.
Source: www.dpa.com
