Bremen relies on education: Start chances program for disadvantaged schools
Bremen relies on education: Start chances program for disadvantaged schools
Bremen, Deutschland - In Bremen, the signs of education stand in Bremen: The A year ago, which was launched a year ago, aims to support schools in socially difficult environments. Especially in the Hanseatic city, there are more educational institutions with support needs than currently. There are currently 43 schools in the program, while another 32 schools are urgently hoping for support.
The Senate's educational department emphasizes that the program focuses on the basic skills of the students - the focus is on the basics such as reading, writing and calculating. This initiative is part of a nationwide avant-garde project that represents the largest educational program in German history. It aims not to make educational success dependent on social background. A total of around 20 billion euros are invested over a period of ten years, and Bremen also benefits here. Around 9.5 million euros flow from the federal government to local schools every year.
focus on equality of opportunities
The Sascha Aulepp, the educational senator Sascha Aulepp sees great potential in further financial grants to also support the additional schools that are in the queue. The percentage of schools in socially disadvantaged areas in Bremen shows how urgently this funding is necessary compared to federal states such as Bavaria or Hesse.
Headmaster Kai Westermann emphasizes how the funding in his school is already being used. Investments in sports courses, school kitchens and additional social workers are just a few examples that not only improve the infrastructure, but also strengthen the social skills of the students. "We notice the progress since the beginning of the program," says Westermann.
Design structural improvements
The Startskäcke-program has a clear vision: By the school year 2026/27, around 4,000 schools are to take part in this funding, and about a million students benefit from it. The selection of the funded schools is transparent and scientifically to ensure that the resources are used where the need is greatest. The aim is, among other things, to reduce the number of students who do not achieve minimum standards in mathematics and German by half by half.
To support the educational landscape, a digital platform is available that improves access to information and materials. The focus is on strengthening basic skills and the promotion of the personal development of the students. It clearly shows that educational justice is understood not only as a term, but as a practically implemented measure.
Additional initiatives, such as the * school makes strong " * and various mentoring programs, support these efforts to promote equal opportunities in the school system. In times when concerns about social justice are omnipresent, Bremen shows a good hand to make education accessible to everyone. The path is still long, but the first steps are already taken with the starting chances.
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