Education for all: Initiative fights against discrimination in the school system!

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On February 17, 2025, the “Common Education 2.0” initiative in Vienna will discuss inclusion and current challenges in the Austrian school system.

Education for all: Initiative fights against discrimination in the school system!

A crucial event in the Austrian education landscape took place yesterday in Vienna when the “Common Education 2.0” initiative convened a panel discussion to shed light on the grim reality of the school system. Students, teachers and parents came together to share their concerns and experiences. This event aimed to engage experts and policy makers to understand the perspectives of those affected and address the existing challenges. According to the initiative, inclusion, equal opportunities and the rights of all people to education are at the heart of their efforts. They condemn all forms of racism and discrimination and call for a school system that gives priority to the well-being of children and social cohesion in Austria OTS.at was reported.

Code of Conduct for Educational Institutions

At the same time as this event, the Education Foundation presented its newly introduced code of conduct. This initiative aims to ensure that everyone involved – both full-time and volunteers – adheres to the highest standards of transparency, sustainability and equal opportunities. The Education Foundation, which covers the second largest field of commitment in Germany, is committed to values ​​such as respect, tolerance and participation. The principles of the Code of Conduct include a commitment to complying with the law and protecting children's rights, as reported by Education Foundation. These measures are part of a comprehensive approach to strengthen educational commitment in Germany and promote positive presentation to supporters, political actors and the public.

Both initiatives underline the urgency of reforming educational pathways in Austria and Germany to create a fairer and more inclusive learning environment. These steps are necessary to ensure the education of all children and young people and to regain society's trust in the education system.