Kiel demands that education must be accessible and free of charge for everyone!

Kiel demands that education must be accessible and free of charge for everyone!

In Kiel, the SPD faction heads have agreed on a clear and binding financing of education policy. At a meeting, the parliamentarians from various political levels - state parliament, Bundestag and European Parliament - demanded a review of the financial means for the field of education. The common consensus is that every level that makes political decisions must also be responsible for financing. This is particularly important to ensure just and sustainable educational financing.

The discussion about educational financing is crucial because education plays a fundamental role in society. It not only gives people strength and inspiration, but also the ability to think creatively. As stated in the explanation, democratic values rely on committed citizens: inside actively against social divisions and hatred. The call to design schools as learning locations for democracy is the focus of the new education initiative.

schools as places of democracy

The parliamentary group leader also suggested that each student should attend a concentration camp memorial and a parliament during school. These basic experiences are intended to deepen the understanding of democracy and to promote awareness of historical relationships. In order to achieve these goals, specific funding pots were stimulated from which funds for such educational trips are to be provided.

Another important aspect of the new approach is the demand for free education. The SPD politicians agree that the costs for care and meals should not be borne by parents in schools and in daycare centers. The federal states currently regulate the extent to which parents have to pay for the care of their children, which leads to unequal circumstances. "Education must not depend on financial means," said Serpil Midyatli, the group leader of the SPD Schleswig-Holstein.

digital pact for modern schools

In addition, the need for a digital pact 2.0 was cited. This is intended to support the municipalities so that the schools are equipped with the necessary digital infrastructure without further burdening the municipalities. Midyatli further emphasized that the schools urgently need to be modernized in order to meet the current requirements. "We have to bring our schools up to date," says their clear statement. The SPD thus takes an important step to steer the domestic educational institutions in a sustainable direction.

These conversations and resolutions are of fundamental importance for the long -term development of the education system in Germany. Financial resources and access to education are also of great relevance that could have a strong impact on society in the coming years. The current necessary steps could be crucial for the future of the educational landscape and help to develop the democratic values.

For more information about this important discussion, details in the detailed report at www.radiohochstift.de can be read.