This is how many teachers are missing in Berlin in the new school year:
Senator for Education Katharina Günther-Wünsch (CDU) and Helmut Jäger ...
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Berlin Faces Teacher Shortages and School OvercrowdingFor 2025/26, Berlin lacks around 650 teachers and 25,000 school seats despite new buildings and reforms.
Key FactsSep 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
- Berlin's student population has risen to about 408,000, reaching its highest level in over 25 years.
- Approximately 650 teaching positions are currently vacant, though opposition estimates suggest up to 1,500 are missing.
- More than 8,500 additional school places will become available in 2025/26 through new constructions and expansions.
- A new mandatory 11th school year offers 900 spots for vocational guidance to students without apprenticeships.
Our goal is that no child is left without a connection.— Education Senator Katharina Günther-Wünsch on supporting students in the new compulsory school year.
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Key FactsEducation Senator Admits Failures in Teacher Harassment Case
Jun 22, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Education Senator acknowledged reading a crucial letter about harassment allegations against teacher Inácio-Stech only belatedly.
- Despite repeated reports and complaints by the teacher, adequate support from school leadership and oversight was lacking.
- The staff council advised avoiding discussions of the teacher's homosexuality to prevent conflicts with traditional families.
- Opposition voices criticized the handling and demanded a thorough investigation and a formal apology.
An apology from the senator alone is not enough for me.— Oziel Inácio-Stech comments on the apology from Education Senator Katharina Günther-Wünsch.
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