Struggling Educators: Capital City Leaning Heavily on Private Institutions for Staffing
In the heart of Germany, Berlin's education system is grappling with a significant shortage of qualified teachers for the new school year. The Left party has accused the black-red coalition of cutting budgets for universities and teacher training, leading to this predicament.
However, the education administration denies the criticism, stating that the hiring process is not yet complete. Yet, a query by the Left party revealed that only around 17% of newly hired staff have completed a teaching degree. This figure is a cause for concern, with education expert Franziska Brychcy describing the staff shortage as "dramatic" and claiming it impacts the quality of teaching.
To address the shortage, over 2,000 student teachers have been given temporary contracts for the new school year. Additionally, around 300 retired teachers have been rehired, and a total of 184 career changers, who have completed a degree, are being trained for the teaching service.
The affair surrounding gay teacher Oziel Inácio-Stech remains a political issue. In a recent development, the Carl-Bolle School has appointed a new principal, but the exact date was not specified. Inácio-Stech had attacked the politician Lars Klingbeil directly, and the Left party has accused the education administration of covering up a staff shortage by having student teachers take on more hours or reassigning positions.
Last year, over 1,000 fully qualified teachers accepted offers in Berlin, but this number has decreased this year, with only about 700 accepting the offer, even though there was a high number of applicants. Despite the high number of applicants, only about one-third could be hired, even if they met the requirements.
The administration's response to the criticism and the strategies employed to tackle the teacher shortage remain under scrutiny. As the new school year begins, the focus remains on ensuring quality education for Berlin's students.
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