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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.

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 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

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

The Greens Call for Greater Commitment to Safe Routes to School

For first-graders in particular, the walk to school is still unfamiliar and can be dangerous if it involves busy streets. The Green Party wants the state to take action and ensure safe routes to school. | more

Students Begin the New School Year

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

Wenn's teuer wird: Radio PSR zahlt.

Manchmal kommt einfach alles auf einmal. Das Auto muss plötzlich in die Werkstatt. Die Stromrechnung fällt höher aus als gedacht. Einschulung und Klassenfahrt stehen gleichzeitig an. Der Familienurlaub war wunderschön – aber auf dem Konto sieht es danach eher weniger schön aus. | more

From Family Parties to Amusement Parks: How Kids Celebrate the Start of School

Goodbye Preschool—Hello School: More than 37,000 first-graders are celebrating the start of school this weekend. Families are spending quite a bit on this. Planning for it often begins well in advance. | 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

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

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

Westermann Closes Zwickau Printing Plant – 170 Jobs Lost

After about 70 years, it's over: The Westermann Publishing Group is winding down production in Zwickau. What this means for the employees. | 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

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

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

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

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

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

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

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

After 20 years in temporary facilities: Dresden is rebuilding this school for 62 million euros!

After several years of relocation and a planning and renovation odyssey lasting more than 20 years, construction of the new Bertolt Brecht High School in Dresden-Johannstadt is finally underway. Dresden is investing approximately 62.8 million euros in a climate-neutral school campus that will serve as the foundation for a growing range of international educational programs. | more

Saxony's Tourism Sector Is Optimistic About the Summer Vacation

Low mountain ranges, lakes, amusement parks: Saxony has plenty to offer for a varied family vacation this summer. The tourism industry expects more bookings in the coming weeks. | 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

Here's How Students Can Travel Around Saxony on a Budget During the Holidays

Just a few more days, and the school year will be over. With the vacation ticket, students in Saxony can even travel beyond the state’s borders during their free time. | more

Saxony Amends Examination Regulations for Teacher Training

Class cancellations are currently the biggest problem in Saxony's schools. Plans are also in place to increase capacity by amending the regulations governing teacher certification exams. | 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

Saxony's Best School Newspapers Honored with Awards

School newspapers have long been more than just reports on everyday school life. In Saxony, the best student editorial teams and young writers have now been honored. | more

Need for Action on Early Childhood Education – New Plan for Saxony

Children's developmental delays should be identified early so as not to hinder their development and transition to school. This is also a key focus of Saxony's new education and training plan. | 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

School Closures Due to Heat: When Can Students in Saxony Stay Home?

At what point does teaching in hot weather become unreasonable? Schools in Saxony can respond flexibly—from shortening class periods to organizing outdoor excursions. | more

Adam Ries Competition: Winners Hail from Dresden and Erfurt

The Adam Ries Competition gives math whizzes a chance to show what they're made of. More than 1,000 students from Saxony, Thuringia, Bavaria, and the Czech Republic took part. Here's how the finals went. | more

Wenn's teuer wird: Radio PSR zahlt.

Manchmal kommt einfach alles auf einmal. Das Auto muss plötzlich in die Werkstatt. Die Stromrechnung fällt höher aus als gedacht. Einschulung und Klassenfahrt stehen gleichzeitig an. Der Familienurlaub war wunderschön – aber auf dem Konto sieht es danach eher weniger schön aus. | more

Teaching absenteeism: Saxony plans more teacher secondments

If lessons are canceled at a school, teachers from other schools can be seconded there. Saxony wants to extend this option. One association is calling for "voluntariness before compulsion". | more

Russian is losing importance in Saxony's schools

In the GDR, Russian lessons were a compulsory subject for all pupils from year 5 onwards. Those days are long gone. Interest in learning the language has waned considerably. | 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

Project brings children's theater to libraries in Saxony

From "Max and Moritz" to "Rap Chicken": Artists bring stories live to libraries - and every book presented is given as a gift at the end. | more

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