Education under pressure: Vorarlberg's schools are fighting for reforms!

Education under pressure: Vorarlberg's schools are fighting for reforms!

In a remarkable interview with the "Krone", Vorarlberg's Councilor of Education Barbara Schöbi-Fink (ÖVP) outlined the challenges and plans for school education in the federal state. Especially in the discussion about the introduction of a “common school”, she sees a long way in front of her. The responsibilities in educational design are strongly influenced by the federal government, which means that many ideas in the country are difficult to implement. A specially planned reform project on pedagogical assistance failed due to resistance from Vienna, in particular through the union there, and is therefore in the drawer. Schöbi-Fink hopes that your successor will revive the reform process in order to provide the urgently needed support for children in classes and in inclusion topics, as on krone.at .

A positive note set the educational ceremony in Bregenz on November 15, where Schöbi-Fink, together with Education Director Heiko Richter, honored ten teachers for their special services. The awarding of professional titles, including the government councilor and the head of the school, was recognized as a sign of appreciation by the country. The recognition of the pedagogical work took place in a solemn setting in the country house, musically framed by a cello duo of Stella Vorarlberg. In her words of thanks, Schöbi-Fink emphasized that the teaching of teachers is now an immense challenge that requires not only specialist knowledge, but also high social skills and responsibility. With their work, the excellent educators had had a sustainable influence on the schools in Vorarlberg, such as by Vorarlberg.at reports .

These two events show the contrast between the political hurdles in the education sector and the committed recognition of teacher performance in Vorarlberg, which significantly shapes the development of the educational landscape in the country.