“The unions make strong statements, but I hear little criticism from other teachers,” says a teacher from a secondary school in Antwerp (who prefers not to be named). “Moreover, my impression is that most are eager for solid, thorough reform of the profession.” “Most teachers I know have not yet taken a position. Ultimately, it … Read more
To mark its 15th anniversary, the Stuttgart private school was named after the industrialist and benefactor Eduard Pfeiffer. She is thriving. However, she could still use a patron today. Heidemarie Hechtel December 21, 2023 – 3:31 p.m The holiday calendar in Agnieszka Engelmann’s principal’s office differs significantly from those in other schools due to its … Read more
Schools in Germany and especially in North Rhine-Westphalia are relying more and more on lateral entrants in the fight against the shortage of teachers. According to a survey, two out of three school managements (66 percent) nationwide now employ teachers in their schools who have not acquired any teaching qualifications. The proportion has risen rapidly … Read more
The latest figures for the BMBWF’s “Class Job” initiative and the increase in student teachers in the first semester make the student union positive for the future Vienna (OTS) – As announced today by the BMBWF, 653 new career changers started in the classrooms in the 2023/24 school year. That is more than twice as … Read more
29 Jun 2023 at 00:00 “Painful choices” are needed to cope with the teacher shortage, says the Education Council on Thursday. Consider, for example, fewer teaching hours in combination with a less full curriculum. The teacher shortage rose again last year: almost 10 percent of full-time jobs were unfilled. The large cities have greater shortages … Read more