Leipzig teachers remain silent in protest against planned extra hours
Teachers in Leipzig protest in silence against extra hours. Part of the GEW campaign criticizing ministerial plans.
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Pilot project to strengthen school management in dealing with pupils' mental health problems
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.
Teacher shortage in Saxony despite hiring more than 1000 new teachers
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.
Recording the workload of teachers
The GEW is also calling for teachers to record their working hours. A study commissioned by the union proved that they are burdened by non-work activities - the Ministry of Education now wants to know exactly.
Alliance calls for nationwide expansion of school social work in Saxony
Trade union, parents' and pupils' councils and secondary school teachers' association call for expansion of school social work by 2030.
Saxony hires additional teachers for Ukrainian pupils
653 additional teachers and assistants in Saxony for Ukrainian and other immigrant pupils.
Saxony trains trainee teachers for secondary schools and special education in Löbau
Saxony is planning to train trainee teachers for secondary schools and special education in Löbau in order to better meet the demand for teachers in the region.
More student teachers for STEM subjects in Saxony
Saxony records an increase in student teachers in STEM subjects in the winter semester 2023/24
Working time study for teachers planned for summer
Saxony has hired assistants to relieve teachers at Saxon schools. But how much of a burden are teachers really under? A study is now set to find out.