Baden-Württemberg's culture minister pushes for increased school openings
In a recent statement, Susanne Eisenmann, Baden-Württemberg's top CDU candidate for the state election, has advocated for a return to in-person teaching in primary schools as soon as possible. She emphasises the need for this return to be under pandemic conditions, supplemented by infection protection measures, vaccinations, and more rapid tests.
Eisenmann acknowledges the understandable disappointments parents feel due to the current school situation, as they wish for a return to normal school life. However, she also highlights the challenge the alternating model poses for schools.
Despite her calls for further school openings starting from March 8th, no recent public plans or announcements specific to Baden-Württemberg’s primary and secondary schooling regarding the expansion of in-person teaching or alternating classes following COVID-19 restrictions are available. A comprehensive testing strategy would make gradual openings with reduced student numbers possible from grade 5, but there is no new information about vaccination plans.
Eisenmann is also suggesting the implementation of alternating classes in secondary schools from March 8th. The limited alternating classes in schools are currently running well, according to her.
Eisenmann's statements come ahead of a meeting of the state premiers with Chancellor Angela Merkel next week, where discussions about school reopenings and safety measures are expected to take place. She did not provide details about the infection protection measures that would be implemented in schools.
In the absence of clear plans from the Baden-Württemberg government, checking official websites of the government or Ministry of Education for the latest updates would be advisable for parents and educators.
The education-and-self-development of Baden-Württemberg's children is a topic of concern for Susanne Eisenmann, as she advocates for a return to in-person teaching in primary schools, despite the ongoing pandemic. In politics, Eisenmann's suggestions for school reopenings, including alternating classes in secondary schools, are yet to be met with clear plans or announcements from the Baden-Württemberg government. General news outlets may provide the latest updates on these matters.
