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Stricter cell phone rules will take effect for many students at the start of the new school year. At the same time, digital learning is set to become more important. Here’s how Saxony’s Minister of Education, Clemens, plans to balance the two.

Fewer classes are being canceled in Saxony's schools

Schools in Saxony are reporting fewer canceled classes—the decline is particularly noticeable in high schools. Here’s what the Minister of Education has to say about it. | more

Federal Government Cuts Funding for Daycare Centers by Half – Criticism of New Law

Despite new standards for language and developmental assessments, the federal government is significantly cutting funding for daycare centers. There has been strong criticism from Saxony. | more

Flash Sale in Schwarzheide: Neue Stores und zusätzliche Rabatte entdecken

Nur bis zum 20. September warten in den Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte zahlreiche zusätzliche Aktionen. Besonders spannend sind die drei neuen Stores von PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS. Zum Finale verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag Shopping und Wasserturmfest zu einem erlebnisreichen Familienausflug | more

Less Preparation Time: Concerns About Quality in Daycare Centers

Reduced preparation and follow-up time in daycare centers is drawing criticism: Staff members report increasing workloads and a lack of time for team meetings and planning. | more

More Legal Actions Against Truant Students in Saxony

Students who are absent from school for five days without a valid excuse can expect disciplinary action. Why upper-level and vocational schools are particularly affected, and what reasons for absences are accepted. | more

Saxony Unveils Action Plan to Combat Extremism in Schools

Saxony plans to better protect schools from extremism through 15 measures. The new action plan focuses on prevention, increased democracy education, and targeted support for teachers. | more

Brains on Silicon 2026 bringt internationale KI-Spitzen nach Dresden

Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more

Saxony Unveils Action Plan to Combat Extremist Tendencies

Saxony is responding to the rise in extremist incidents at schools with an action plan. Teachers are to be better educated about the issue and prepared to deal with extremist activities. | more

Students Begin the New School Year

Schools in Saxony have resumed classes—with fewer first-graders than last school year. | more

Interaktive Ausstellung: "Medizin der Zukunft" im TGZ Bautzen

Medizin, die man anfassen kann – die interaktive Ausstellung „Medizin der Zukunft“ macht im TGZ Bautzen Station und lädt alle Neugierigen ein. Von Organzüchtung bis zur Blicksteuerung: Hier wird Zukunft nicht nur erklärt, sondern hautnah erlebbar. | more

Organizations Warn Against Cuts to Full-Day School Programs

Less Funding for Full-Day Programs: Saxon Associations Call for Better Funding and Warn of a Decline in Quality at Schools. | more

GEW Warns of High Staff Turnover in Saxony's Schools

More than 5,000 teachers are set to be seconded in the new school year—the GEW warns of the consequences for educational quality and teacher motivation. | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more

More than 21,000 degrees awarded at Saxon universities in 2025

The number of college degrees awarded in Saxony has increased. How many students passed their final exams, and how many of them are from abroad. | more

Fewer class cancellations and modernization of the curricula

Saxony's Minister of Education aims to further reduce the number of canceled classes and is focusing on a more equitable distribution of teachers. As a result, teachers will once again be reassigned to other schools. | more

„Nicht im Labor, sondern in der Umsetzung“: Philipp Klöckner und Silicon Saxony setzen bei der Brains on Silicon in Dresden auf KI-Praxiserfahrung

Dresden erwartet 1.500 KI-Fachleute: Bei der Brains on Silicon geht es um Umsetzung statt Theorie. Zwei-Tages-Tickets gibt es mit 60 Euro Rabatt nur noch heute. | more

GEW Warns of Frustration and Teacher Exodus in Saxony

GEW President Naumann sees growing dissatisfaction among Saxony's teachers. Why reliability and appreciation are especially important right now. | more

95 percent of students pass their final exams

Graduation rates at Saxony's schools remain consistently high. At vocational high schools, the graduation rate has increased compared to last year. | more

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Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Majority of Medical Students Open to Opening Their Own Practice

Many medical students in Saxony can envision running their own practice—even in rural areas. Here are the factors that are particularly important to them. | more

Colleges and Universities at Their Limit — Alliance Warns Against Further Cuts

A backlog of renovations, fewer course offerings, hiring freezes: Concerns are growing at Saxony’s universities about further cuts. An alliance is warning of the consequences of austerity measures. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

More Than 800 New Teachers—Saxony Sticks to Its Priorities

Saxony is staying the course: New teachers are being hired specifically where they are most needed. Education should not depend on one’s ZIP code, says the Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs. | more

Too Hot in Saxony's Daycare Centers – Operators Call for More Climate Aid

Saxony's daycare centers are struggling with rising temperatures. Operators are calling for more support for climate protection and criticizing planned cuts in the draft budget. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

SPD Calls for Revisions to the Federal Government's Daycare Plans

Language tests for all four-year-olds: higher quality—but less funding? Why Saxony’s SPD is sounding the alarm and calling for more support for daycare centers. | more

Minister of Education Calls for Revisions to Federal Daycare Plans

Fewer billions, more demands: Saxony’s Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs, Conrad Clemens, considers the federal government’s new daycare plans to be unbalanced and is calling for revisions. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Vocational Schools in Saxony Benefit from EU Funding

New labs, modern workshops, improved accessibility: Several vocational schools in Saxony are undergoing major upgrades with EU funding. For Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs Clemens, this is about the skilled workers of tomorrow. | more

Students in Saxony prefer to live in their own apartments

A place of their own instead of “living with Mom”: In Saxony, students are most likely to move into a private rental apartment. Living with their parents is generally unpopular. | more

Flash Sale in Schwarzheide: Neue Stores und zusätzliche Rabatte entdecken

Nur bis zum 20. September warten in den Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte zahlreiche zusätzliche Aktionen. Besonders spannend sind die drei neuen Stores von PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS. Zum Finale verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag Shopping und Wasserturmfest zu einem erlebnisreichen Familienausflug | more

Dresden Academy of Fine Arts Warns of Existential Crisis

The Dresden Academy of Fine Arts (HfBK) expects to have no reserves starting in 2029 and warns of drastic cuts to teaching and research. | more

266 high school graduates with a perfect grade of 1.0

More than 10,800 young people in Saxony are celebrating their high school graduation—some achieved the highest possible grade. The Minister of Education praised the graduates and teachers for their consistently strong results. | more

Brains on Silicon 2026 bringt internationale KI-Spitzen nach Dresden

Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more

Clemens Calls for More Diagnostic Testing in Saxony's Schools

Why do students often perform worse than they used to, despite schools having better resources? Minister Clemens sees a need for action in the areas of assessment and instructional development. | more

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