Education crisis in Vienna: Green demands courageous steps from return!

Education crisis in Vienna: Green demands courageous steps from return!

The educational crisis in Vienna is heading! The new Minister of Education, Christoph Return (NEOS), inherits not only a ministry from his predecessor, but also a lot of unsolved problems. At a meeting of the local council, Judith Pühringer, the party leader of the Green Vienna, commented critically about the grievances in the education system. According to Pühringer, the situation for Viennese children has not improved in the past five years, despite the return. Language support in particular is alarming: Around 50% of the first graders cannot follow the lessons, although 80% of them have long been in Viennese kindergartens. This reveals a clear failure of the system, announces .

The Greens have called for return to seriously address the problems. In an additional assessment, return from green municipal councils received a "school grade" of 4.5 - a clear signal that his balance sheet in elementary education, German funding and inclusion in kindergarten is miserable. Over 1,100 children with disabilities are waiting for a place in kindergarten, which illustrates the urgency of the situation. Despite the announced reforms, progress only seems minimal. "A child who goes to school in Vienna has no more chances than before," summarizes Pühringer and criticizes the insufficient care of teachers and support staff, according to press.wien.gv.at .

Pühringer appealed to be brave and not to lose sight of the impressed teacher and educator. The political pressure increases, especially since responsibility is now directly in the federal government, where return acts as a minister at the same time. It will be exciting to see how he will practice his new office, while he also goes into the race for the upcoming Vienna election as a neos top candidate. The coming months could be crucial for the future of Viennese education, with a clear appeal to those responsible: action is now required!