Minister of Education Return: ÖGS becomes the key to equal opportunities!

Minister of Education Return: ÖGS becomes the key to equal opportunities!

On March 5, 2025, the new Minister of Education Christoph Return in the Ministry of Education in Vienna received pupils and teachers of the Federal Institute for Department. The exchange was not only about the importance of the Austrian sign language (ÖGS), which should play an important role in the education system in the future, but also about jointly designed activities for young people. In an enthusiastic meeting said: "The Ministry of Education should be an open house for all children and young people." Numerous hands -on stations were also set up in the wave stone hall, which were very well received by the children. The minister emphasized that he would like to give all students the same chances of a self -determined life, regardless of their origin.

initiative against violence at schools

The Minister of Education Martin Polaschek demands that schools have to be safe places for everyone. He explained that violence and aggression in classrooms were completely unacceptable. Therefore, the current school year was placed under the motto "Looking away instead of looking away". As part of this initiative, a new project called "Camera is running! Your statement against violence and aggression" will be presented, in which pupils of the secondary levels can capture their ideas and ideas for a positive school climate. Your contributions must be submitted digitally with the Ministry of Education by the end of March to set a sign against violence, such as derStandard.at reported.