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Teacher shortage – Independent schools complain about unfair competition through allowances – Education

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Teacher shortage – Independent schools complain about unfair competition through allowances – Education

As a result, “the independent school authorities are further disadvantaged in the area of ​​staff recruitment,” it continues. Unlike the state, which is responsible for state schools, the independent school authorities do not have the necessary financial resources to be able to offer their teachers comparable bonuses. They also see themselves as disadvantaged because teachers … Read more

Room, kitchen, bathroom – Thuringia continues to be the top choice for student dormitory accommodation – Education

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Room, kitchen, bathroom – Thuringia continues to be the top choice for student dormitory accommodation – Education

Better chance for the summer semester “In recent years, demand for the winter semester has always exceeded the number of available places,” said Sebastian Hollnack from the Thuringian Student Union (STW). This is why the Student Union is in contact with local housing companies, among others, in order to provide as many students as possible … Read more

7 percent more money and 170 euros for trainees are feasible :: IG Metall District Mitte

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7 percent more money and 170 euros for trainees are feasible :: IG Metall District Mitte

12.09.2024 | Weimar – In the first collective bargaining negotiations with employers in the metal and electrical industry in Thuringia, IG Metall justified its demand for 7 percent more money and the demand to increase training allowances by 170 euros for 12 months. Around 100 employees from association-affiliated companies made it clear in front of … Read more

Tracking children on their way to school? What experts, schools and parents say | NDR.de – News

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Tracking children on their way to school? What experts, schools and parents say | NDR.de – News

Status: 12.09.2024 07:35 With smartwatches, parents can locate their children and contact them at any time. The devices are also becoming increasingly popular among schoolchildren in Schleswig-Holstein. However, media educators and teachers criticize this. by Friederike Schneider “Real security enrichment”, “practical for parents”, “Feel safe and worry-free when your child is out and about” or … Read more

Thorsten Bohl: An umbrella organization for teacher training

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Thorsten Bohl: An umbrella organization for teacher training

There are currently between ten and 20 reports on the table, all of which tend to call for greater coherence and more quality in teacher training. And that is why now is an extremely good time to really take action and promote substantial structural improvements in teacher training. We have been working for about a … Read more

11% international students in Baden-Württemberg

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11% international students in Baden-Württemberg – State Statistical Office of Baden-Württemberg State Statistical Office of Baden‑Württemberg to the content menu Start :: Presse :: Presse­mit­teilun­gen :: 231/2024 Presse Presse­mit­teilun­gen to the content Press release 231/2024 11. September 2024 Publication »International Education Indicators 2024« shows Baden-Württemberg in comparison with other federal states and OECD countries In 2022, almost … Read more

Education – “Herculean task”: Music schools hire permanent teachers – Education

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Education – “Herculean task”: Music schools hire permanent teachers – Education

In the state, the proportion of freelance workers was around 30 percent, while 70 percent were permanent employees. So far, eight music schools nationwide have reached the 100 percent mark. “The others are in the process,” says Reineke. This is also possible thanks to additional support from the state of Saxony-Anhalt. This has increased annual … Read more

Education: German children are becoming increasingly less able to read or do math | Life & Knowledge

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Education: German children are becoming increasingly less able to read or do math | Life & Knowledge

The PISA study is not the only thing that shows it: the state of education in Germany is bad. “It is worse than ever before,” warns education expert Prof. Matthias Grünke (54). Around 8.4 million children and young people are currently studying at general education schools in Germany. But although the proportion of academics is … Read more

Education – Poor grades for Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt in Ifo survey – Education

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Education – Poor grades for Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt in Ifo survey – Education

The Ifo Institute for Economic Research surveyed around 9,700 people in Germany between April and June. The samples were also representative at the state level. The respondents agreed that “government spending on schools should increase”: 81 percent of people in Saxony-Anhalt and 85 percent in Thuringia said this. Questions about migration and regular constitutional education … Read more

Applications for recognition of foreign professional qualifications at an all-time high

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Applications for recognition of foreign professional qualifications at an all-time high

In 2023, 7,830 applications for recognition of a professional qualification acquired abroad were received in Hesse. This exceeded the previous year’s record of 6,890 applications. Compared to 2022, the number of applications in 2023 increased by 13.6 percent (plus 940 applications). Women submitted the majority of applications (67.3 percent) in 2023, with 5,270 applications. More … Read more