Prien demands upper limit for migrant children in Bremen's schools!
Prien demands upper limit for migrant children in Bremen's schools!
Bremen, Deutschland - On July 5, 2025, Bremen was the scene of a visit to Federal Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU), who dealt with a explosive topic: the proposed upper limit for students with a migration background. Prien vehemently defended this idea and emphasized that it was not about exclusion, but about a balanced mix of students in order to ultimately promote integration. "We have to try new approaches," said Prien, pointing to previous measures during great escape movements in which children were specifically distributed to different schools to prevent overload in some facilities.
During her visit to Bremen, together with the Bremen Education Senator Sascha Aulepp (SPD), she was able to watch the language support offers that play a central role in supporting children with a migration background. But Aulepp was skeptical about the upper limit and emphasized the importance that children can go to primary school near their place of residence. An important concern, after all, access to education and the social integration of the little ones is of the greatest importance.
The reality of school visits
The reality is not as rosy as it seems. Refugee children wait an average of 7.1 months after their arrival in Germany before they can take part in regular lessons. These delays can have serious effects on their educational success. The statistics of according to political education there is still great inequality between students with and without a migration background. Discrimination experiences lead to the fact that many students with a migration background often get worse grades, even though they achieve the same level of performance as their classmates without a migration background.
the way to equal opportunities
The educational opportunities for students with a migration background depend heavily on various factors. Studies show that, among other things, the parents' level of education has a decisive influence. Around 68% of the immigrant young people are affected by poverty, while their peers without a migration history are only 16%. The challenges are diverse, and the goal remains clear: equal opportunities for all children!
The discussion about the upper limit is not just a political issue, but all matters. It is important that the opinion of everyone involved is heard and that a solution is found that does justice to the students regardless of their origin. Bremen has the opportunity to be a role model here. The city has the potential to live and promote integration.
The discourse on education, migration and integration is complex and requires a thorough discussion in order to ultimately enable all children in Germany to have a fair chance of education and a successful life. There is a lot to do!
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