More places, but fewer children in daycare
In Saxony, fewer children were cared for in daycare facilities in 2024 than in the previous year. But the number of places available has increased.
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Current news and updates on education, schools and LernSax from Saxony, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Cookies from the 3D printer - school project in Dresden
In Dresden, pupils were able to gain an insight into the world of 3D printing - and take gifts home with them at the end.
Student companies receive funding from the Free State
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.
25 schools enter into partnerships with companies
Climate protection, artificial intelligence and sustainability - Saxon schools cooperate with regional companies in a special field.
Study: High proportion of skilled workers in Saxon daycare centers
Saxony's daycare centers have comparatively well-trained educators - but staff shortages make everyday life difficult. Experts show how child-friendly care can still succeed.
HTWK Leipzig: Leading in DFG funding in East Germany
HTWK Leipzig scores with innovative research projects: The university received more than one million euros in funding from the German Research Foundation between 2020 and 2022.
58 schools in Saxony to receive financial support
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.
"Daycare Center of the Year" award goes to Saxony
Important foundations for life are laid during childhood and adolescence. An award is intended to honor those who make a special contribution during this time.
More first semester students at Saxony's universities
More young people are starting university studies in Saxony. This is shown by preliminary figures from the Ministry of Science. One subject area in particular is in high demand.
Funding atlas: universities raise 616 million euros
Third-party funding is very important for research. The Saxon universities have recently raised a little more money.
Dresden student residences struggle with lack of space
The situation on the Dresden housing market is tight. This also applies to places in student residences. A new hall of residence should bring relief.
More lateral entrants hired for Saxon schools
New lateral entrants are an integral part of Saxon schools. More were recruited this year than in previous years.
Federal "Young Living" program creates new residential home places in Saxony
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.
Students criticize police operation at Leipzig University
There is a police operation at Leipzig University due to the disruption of an event on sex work. Student representatives are outraged.
Alternative teaching internship at selected secondary schools in eastern Saxony - second pilot phase launched
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.
Saxony's best young speakers chosen in the state parliament
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.
Peter Bernshausen is the new Chancellor of Chemnitz University of Technology
The 47-year-old administrative expert Peter Bernshausen has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Chemnitz University of Technology. The post had previously been held provisionally for several years.
Plenary Student Assembly calls on Leipzig University to consistently defend against right-wing extremism
Students are calling on the university to send a clear signal against right-wing violence, discrimination and unequal treatment. To this end, they have now presented a paper of demands.
Saxony's schools dispense with grades in most subjects
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.
Over 16 million euros in funding for trainee residences
There is a financial injection for the construction and modernization of dormitories for vocational school students and trainees.
Pilot project in Saxony aims to reduce teaching absences
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.
Lectures for the young and curious
Many universities in Saxony offer lectures for children. In Leipzig, one of the topics is fake content on the internet.
More than 12,000 part-time students in the Southeast
In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, some universities offer part-time courses - but there are differences in the three federal states, as an analysis shows.
KSS criticizes Ministry of Science for gender ban at universities
No special characters should be used inside words in official university documents. According to the Ministry of Science, the language should be understandable. The KSS protests.
TU Chemnitz becomes scientific partner of the German Ski Association
Top-class sport is hardly conceivable today without science. The German Ski Association is now relying on the expertise of researchers from Chemnitz.
GEW calls for further steps after daycare moratorium in Saxony
Saxony wants to retain staff in daycare centers, even if the number of girls and boys is declining. According to the GEW trade union, however, this is not enough.
Performance test at Saxon elementary school reveals strengths and weaknesses
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.
Saxony's Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs supports alternative learning projects for pupils at risk of leaving school
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.
Saxony is doing well: satisfaction with schools at a high level
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.