Every third degree program in Saxony has restricted admission
Not all degree programs in Germany are open to every high school graduate. There are significant differences in the restrictions between subjects and cities.
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Current news and updates on education, schools and LernSax from Saxony, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Summer vacation starts in Saxony - heavy traffic expected
It's a magical word for children and teenagers: "summer vacation". Many start their vacation and need a lot of patience.
353 students graduate with a 1.0 grade
Saxony's school leavers have passed their exams and many are now turning their attention to university or vocational training. Some of them can shine with an excellent A-level average.
353 students graduate with a 1.0 grade
Saxony's school leavers have passed their exams and many are now turning their attention to university or vocational training. Some of them can shine with an excellent A-level average.
Saxony's schoolchildren go on summer vacation
For more than half a million children and young people in Saxony, it's a magical word: "summer vacation". Before that, there are the school reports.
Applications for flagging at schools in Saxony too
In several districts in Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, it has already been decided that the German flag will be hoisted in front of schools. What is the situation in Saxony?
Teachers working overtime: union rejects accusations
Even though Saxony is paying its teachers more and more overtime, the number of missed lessons is not decreasing. The Court of Audit has criticized this and is now facing a headwind.
Prien on daycare center closures: Situation very different
Daycare capacities have been built up for years - too few childcare places. In parts of the country, the opposite has now happened.
Funding for language education in daycare centers continues
The state government is paving the way for almost 19 million euros from the federal government. The focus is particularly on language mentors.
Geography champion: pupil from Offenburg is national winner
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.
Competition for free games - deadline extended
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.
Knife incidents are an "absolute exception" at Saxony's schools
A knife attack at a Berlin elementary school made headlines - but the situation in Saxony is calm, according to the Ministry of Education.
Final package of measures against teacher shortage in place - criticism
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.
New degree course to combat teacher shortage in eastern Saxony
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.
Greens demand preservation of model project for teacher recruitment
The shortage of teachers in Saxony is leading to massive teaching absences. Schools in rural areas are particularly hard hit.
Eight Thuringian children start school in Saxony
Because the nearest school in Thuringia is too far away, eight children will attend an elementary school in Saxony in future.
Saxony receives 181 million euros for all-day programs
Elementary school and after-school care centers also look after children after school. The federal government also gives the federal states money for this. The corresponding program has now been extended.
Elementary school can win free games again
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.
Hydrogen technologies: Master's program in Chemnitz
Hydrogen is seen as a key to the energy transition and Chemnitz is at the forefront of these developments. A Master's degree course on the subject will be starting soon.
Education protest: Large demonstrations planned in Zwickau and Dresden
Against austerity policies in education: trade unions plan education protests in Saxony.
Exams at technical colleges begin
Now it's getting serious for students at the Saxon technical colleges. The final exams are coming up.
FDP criticizes plans for statutory educational leave
There is a legal entitlement to educational leave in 14 federal states - only Bavaria and Saxony are still missing. However, there is also criticism of the plan from associations and the FDP.
Children's universities: Lectures for the young and curious
Young academics get a taste of Saxony's universities. The program is diverse.
GEW calls for further demonstration against package of measures
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.
Become a teacher with a secondary school certificate - project in Freiberg
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.
1,500 people protest against education package in Leipzig
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.
EU funding for vocational schools in Saxony
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.
Almost 200 schools take part in the Startchancen program in Saxony
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.
New round in the "Schools adopt monuments" competition
The Pegasus heritage preservation program promotes interest in cultural heritage in schools. Contemporary testimonies are researched with state funding.