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The final looks like a quiz show on television. But in the auditorium of a grammar school in Braunschweig, it's all about winning the national geography final. In the end, boys from three federal states come out on top.
New heating systems, modern workshops, digital specialist cabinets - seven vocational schools in structurally weak regions of Saxony receive funding from the EU and the Free State.
The "More time for children" association makes it possible for children to play and learn at the same time. Schools can still take part in the association's competition until the end of June.
A knife attack at a Berlin elementary school made headlines - but the situation in Saxony is calm, according to the Ministry of Education.
Saxony's Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs wants to halve the number of hours lost at schools. To achieve this, he is also encroaching on existing vested rights. Criticism follows hot on the heels.
The shortage of teachers is particularly severe in Upper Lusatia. A new course is now being launched in Zittau and Görlitz to keep young people in the region and prepare them for inclusive teaching.
Because the nearest school in Thuringia is too far away, eight children will attend an elementary school in Saxony in future.
There is also a shortage of teachers in Saxony. Numerous lessons have to be canceled. The AfD makes a proposal.
Leipzig and South Korea are deepening their cooperation in education through an innovative student exchange program that promotes science and democracy.
Free online event for parents of non-German speakers about starting school in Leipzig.
Playing and learning at the same time? The "More time for children" association makes it possible. Schools can now take part in the association's competition again.
Now it's getting serious for students at the Saxon technical colleges. The final exams are coming up.
A new brochure in ten languages helps parents of migrant children to enter the German school system and provides important information.
The "Blitz for Kids" campaign aims to ensure greater road safety for primary school children. Thousands of vehicles are checked.
A teacher is ambushed in the Ore Mountains. She is insulted and threatened. The woman has now had herself transferred early.
Hundreds of teachers and supporters have already taken to the streets this week. Another action is due to take place in a month's time.
Free fruit, vegetables and milk twice a week: an EU school program makes this possible for nursery and school children. Institutions can apply now.
Saxony has too few teachers and young talent is urgently needed, especially in rural areas. A school trial is being launched in Freiberg that significantly shortens the path to becoming a teacher.
In Leipzig, teachers, parents and pupils are fighting back against cuts to the education system. Older teachers in particular feel that the new package will place a particularly heavy burden on them.
Money for better learning conditions: Vocational schools in Chemnitz and Wurzen receive EU funding - as part of the structural change in the wake of the coal phase-out.
Don't miss the 31st Leipzig Alluvial Forest Day on April 16 and discover the Alluvial Forest Species 2025 at the School Biology Center.
When children stop speeders: The "Blitz für Kids" campaign is running in Saxony. For two weeks, schoolchildren hand out praise - or warnings. What it achieves and how drivers react.
The federal and state governments want to strengthen the reading, writing and arithmetic skills of those who do not have such good starting conditions for learning. To this end, they have launched the Startchancen program.
The Pegasus heritage preservation program promotes interest in cultural heritage in schools. Contemporary testimonies are researched with state funding.
Things are getting serious for almost 11,000 pupils in Saxony. The Abitur exams start next week.
Out of the classroom and into the movies - without any truancy. The "School Cinema Weeks" are starting in Saxony. This turns the cinema into a special place of learning with thought-provoking stories.
Children as speed enforcement officers - the "Blitz for Kids" campaign starts again. Primary school children hand out yellow and green cards to speeding drivers and urge them to be careful.
Rising population, growing pressure: Leipzig receives a direct loan from the Council of Europe Bank for the first time. Among other things, the loan will be used to expand schools and accommodation for those in need.
Teachers in Leipzig protest in silence against extra hours. Part of the GEW campaign criticizing ministerial plans.
Saxony has an acute shortage of teachers. The Ministry of Education therefore wants older teachers to work more. The AfD sees capacities lying idle, particularly in the administration.
Study in Spain, Italy or the USA: selected pupils can spend four weeks at a school abroad. Who can apply?
During the coronavirus pandemic, a particularly large number of primary school pupils received a recommendation for grammar school. Now the numbers are leveling off again.
From June 2025, daycare fees for parents will increase in Leipzig. We explain the background and impact on families.
Working more instead of retiring earlier: Saxony's older teachers are to be given a reduced number of hours later in future. The trade union is outraged - and wants to take action against this.
There is a shortage of at least 1,400 full-time teachers in Saxony in order to cover lessons. The ministry is now proposing a package of measures. Among other things, older teachers are to teach more.
Sleeping in a castle, a fortified tower or centrally located in the city: youth hostels in Saxony score points with special locations. In order to attract more guests, new offers are being developed, for example for Harry Potter fans.
Once again, the planned start of construction for a learning building for Dresden University School has been postponed. The current situation has prompted a public statement from the Dresden University School's Structure and Evaluation Commission. Until the new building planned for 2029/30 is completed, the committee criticizes that research and learning are suffering under precarious conditions.
Once again, the planned start of construction for a learning building for Dresden University School has been postponed. The current situation has prompted a public statement from the Dresden University School's Structure and Evaluation Commission. Until the new building planned for 2029/30 is completed, the committee criticizes that research and learning are suffering under precarious conditions.
The inclusion of children from migrant families in everyday school life is a challenge. Preparatory classes are intended to make this easier. Saxony wants to step up the pace.
The grades for the first semester are due on Friday, then it's off to the two-week winter vacation. There is a dedicated hotline for problems or poor grades.
Bad grades or anxiety. The number against grief helps students and parents with their worries.
Things are getting serious for thousands of families in Saxony: the fourth graders receive their educational recommendations - and thus set the course for their future at school.
Full classes, a lack of teachers, increasing pressure: Saxony's schools are facing a stress test. The GEW warns of dramatic shortfalls in teaching and calls for urgent action.
Should the child go to grammar school or secondary school after elementary school? Primary school pupils in Saxony receive their recommendation for secondary school with their last half-year report.
Swastika graffiti, right-wing extremist slogans, Hitler salutes - the number of incidents with a right-wing extremist background is increasing in Saxony's schools.
More technology in the classroom: Saxony's schools can book a digital mobile classroom. The focus is on artificial intelligence (AI) and vocational orientation.
There is a shortage of 1,400 teachers in Saxony's schools. Minister of Education Conrad Clemens wants to bring another group of teachers into the classroom alongside lateral entrants.
All the wires come together in school management. As a result, those affected are often overloaded. The Education and Science Union is calling for a remedy.
There are too few teachers for too many pupils in Saxony. Teaching according to the timetable is not guaranteed everywhere. According to the ministry, the situation is precarious at secondary schools and special schools.
When is a team a team? According to the common definition, it is a group and not an individual. And what about the multi-professional teams at schools in Saxony?
CDU politician Conrad Clemens wants to see for himself the problems facing schools. A lot of work awaits the new Minister of Education.
Healthy snacks, 3D printing or IT services - student companies in Saxony are active in many areas. The Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs supports the young entrepreneurs.
The federal and state government's Startchancen program aims to increase equal opportunities for pupils - regardless of their social background. A total of 58 schools are participating in Saxony.
New lateral entrants are an integral part of Saxon schools. More were recruited this year than in previous years.
In Saxony, additional places in halls of residence for students and trainees are being created with federal aid. However, the Left Party believes this is not enough.
At TU Dresden, the second pilot phase of the project to better intertwine theory and practice in teacher training has begun. The internship runs throughout the semester and allows participating students to grow into the role of teachers whilst mitigating the shortage of teachers in East Saxony.
In a competition in the state parliament, pupils from grades 8 to 12 competed in the art of free speech. The best were chosen by a jury.
On Saturday, the best arguments and the most convincing presentation will be contested in the state parliament. Unlike usual, it is not the MPs who will take to the lectern, but young people from Saxony and Brandenburg.
No more bad grades: the dream of many pupils is becoming reality in a school trial in Saxony. However, there are no more A's for good performance.
In a new project, pupils are trying out a new digitally supported form of learning. The additional offer is also intended to minimize absences from lessons.
When it comes to the Abitur, girls are ahead in Saxony. Why is that?
Saxony always gets good marks in educational tests. However, according to the Ministry of Education, the proportion of primary school pupils with deficits in reading, writing and arithmetic is also growing here.
Young film talents in Saxony have the chance to win an award for their projects at the "film ab!" film festival. Pupils can submit their films until November.
Young film talents in Saxony have the chance to win an award for their projects at the "film ab!" film festival. Pupils can submit their films until November.
The state wants to help pupils who have problems learning or refuse to go to school to find their way back to learning. This is intended to achieve a clear goal.
Economic researchers wanted to know how German citizens rate the performance of their schools. Only a few federal states rate their educational institutions better than Saxony.
The Army Officer School has a new commander. The change of leadership was celebrated with a ceremonial roll call in Dresden.
For first-graders in particular, the journey to school often poses a safety risk. This is also shown by a large-scale control campaign at the start of school. Many vehicles are traveling too fast.
Saxony's schools are restrictive when it comes to gendering. This has now earned Minister of Education Piwarz a negative award from the DGB. He counters: "Gender signs are not suitable for everyday use."
When children can swim safely, the risk of swimming accidents is reduced. This is why swimming lessons cannot be started early enough.
The Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs wants to provide school administrators with help for dealing with pupils with mental health problems. Minister Piwarz sees this as an important contribution to teacher health.
The book "The Bunny School" was published 100 years ago and has since sold more than 2.5 million copies. Its roots lie in Saxony. Now the story is told in Erzgebirge dialect.
"Only bad news is good news" is a saying from the media world. At a school in Saxony, they don't want to accept this and are building up girls and boys with good news.
The winners of a Saxon scholarship will travel abroad for a school visit in September. The stay is intended to support the young people on their path to independence.
In the 2024/25 school year, around 830 students in grades 1 to 10 from the entire Dresden city area and neighboring communities will attend the Dresden University School. Innovative teaching-learning formats and a contemporary school organization are being tested and researched in the school trial by the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) and the city of Dresden. The focus of school development is now moving away from the organization of teaching in the younger grades towards the development of structures in the final grades. For the second time in the school's young history, final examinations will be held in the beginning school year, and for the first time, the young people in the qualification level will also be preparing for the Realschule examination. The integration of the Ukrainian pupils and teachers into the school community is also progressing.
Saxony performs well in a nationwide comparison of all-day care for primary school children. But the offer should be further improved.
"Children and young people can only learn well if they are healthy and happy," says Green Party politician Christin Melcher. In a paper, she exposes shortcomings and offers solutions.
They supervise homework, supervise breaks or help in lessons. There is also a voluntary service at schools. The Minister of Education speaks of perfect career guidance.
It is one of many school trials nationwide: In Dresden, the city and TU are testing a unique concept with more flexibility and freedom with the university school. The results are positive.
The Pegasus heritage preservation program promotes interest in cultural heritage in schools. With state funding, contemporary testimonies are researched - and the unknown is also discovered.
Hundreds of thousands of children in Saxony are returning to school. After the summer vacation, the police are keeping a close eye on traffic in front of schools.
Pupil numbers in Saxony have risen again, especially at state schools. However, the lack of teaching staff remains a major problem. In addition, many children are still unable to find a school place.
Despite ADAC warnings, traffic jams on the East German highways remain manageable. The roads were less congested than predicted.
The shortage of teachers in Saxony remains a challenge despite the recruitment of more than 1000 new teachers. Minister of Education Piwarz comments on the situation and the measures.
Since 2020, the Dresden University School pilot project has been supported by a structure and evaluation commission in the process of school development and research. The committee of renowned educational scientists and experienced practitioners is now presenting its fourth report.
The Saxon Ministry of Culture sees no reason to ban the silent fox in nurseries and schools, as the gesture is harmless and cannot be confused with the nationalist wolf salute.
Absenteeism at Saxon schools has been a major annoyance for years. The FDP now wants to tackle the problem more fundamentally and also bring administrative staff into the classroom.
The Startchancen program of the federal and state governments pours one billion euros into German schools every year. It aims to increase equal opportunities for pupils - regardless of their social background.
In the first few days after starting school, first-graders in particular are very excited. A safe journey to school is a priority. Training is therefore recommended.
The first graduating class of the University School Dresden is impressive: 100% passed, over half with very good results and two students with excellent results. For the first final examinations in the school's young history, the students in Year 9 also received grades again for the first time in the joint school experiment of TU Dresden and the City of Dresden.
The school management of Geschwister-Scholl-Grundschule in Leipzig is proud to have made it to the final round of the German School Award 2024.
State Court of Audit presents report on budget & school construction in Saxony
The Saxon State Court of Audit presents the first volume of its annual report, focusing on the budget situation, school building construction and other audit objects.
The "Right to School for All" alliance criticizes the lack of school places for children from refugee families in Saxon schools and points out the serious consequences.
Several studies show that the reading skills of children in Germany are deteriorating. An innovative project at Chemnitz University of Technology has tackled this problem: CLELO, a non-profit research project headed by Prof. Dr. Herbert Endres.
Saxony transfers more powers to school authorities to examine specialists. The focus shifts to quality development.
Teacher Jana Bioly from Vogtland was honored for her outstanding work in math and chemistry lessons. Pupils praised her empathy and commitment.
Final exams are coming up for 21,100 secondary school pupils in Saxony. Minister of Education Christian Piwarz wishes them every success.
Trade union, parents' and pupils' councils and secondary school teachers' association call for expansion of school social work by 2030.
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) criticizes the Left Party in Bavaria for its decision on education policy and the abolition of school grades.