Now it’s all about equitable education!

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Today’s society is heavily influenced by education, and educational equity plays an essential role here. In Germany, all children have the right to education, regardless of their social origin or financial background. Unfortunately, the reality is different, and educational opportunities are often unevenly distributed.

Leopoldina’s calls for educational equity are an important step in the right direction. The Union for Education and Science (GEW) explicitly welcomes these demands and sees them as a confirmation of its longstanding demands. Educational equity must be a top priority so that every child, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to develop their skills and achieve their dreams.

The GEW has been campaigning for a fair education policy for years and demands, among other things, better equipment for schools and more teaching positions. This is the only way to ensure that no student is disadvantaged due to lack of resources or support. It is time for policymakers to recognize the importance of educational equity and finally act.

We all have a responsibility to ensure that our children receive the best possible education and can realize their potential. This is the only way we can succeed as a society and move toward a better future. The Leopoldina’s demands are a good start, but further efforts are needed to achieve a truly equitable education.

Now it is up to policymakers to implement the demands and ensure equitable education.

Educational equity: Leopoldina demands for reform

The National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina has called for a far-reaching reform of the education system to achieve greater educational equity. The GEW welcomes these demands and sees its commitment to a more equitable education system confirmed.

The Leopoldina is particularly in favor of early support for disadvantaged children in order to compensate for possible educational inequalities as early as elementary school. To this end, targeted measures are to be taken both inside and outside schools.

Furthermore, the Leopoldina advocates for better teacher training and continuing education to meet the needs of students. Digital technologies should also be integrated more strongly into teaching.

  • An overview of the Leopoldina’s demands:
  • – Early support for disadvantaged children
  • – Targeted action inside and outside of school
  • – Better teacher training and continuing education
  • – Integration of digital technologies in the classroom

Through a reform of the education system, more equal opportunities and educational justice can be achieved. The GEW is committed to these goals and supports the Leopoldina’s demands for far-reaching educational reform.

Investment in education is a necessity for equitable education

The GEW welcomes the Leopoldina’s demands and sees its opinion confirmed: Investment in education is essential to ensure equitable education. Inequity in education can lead to certain groups in society being disadvantaged and thus achieving a lower level of education than they would otherwise be able to.

This can lead to a negative downward spiral in which people often have fewer income opportunities and fewer chances for advancement later in life because of their educational disadvantages. Investing in education that benefits all children and young people is therefore essential to creating a fair and equal opportunity education system.

This is especially true in today’s age where knowledge and education have an ever-increasing impact on success in our society. We must ensure that all children and young people have the opportunity to reach their full potential and learn successfully. Therefore, investment in education should be a priority and not neglected.

  • Equal opportunities – investing in education ensures a fair chance at education for all.
  • Income opportunities – Thanks to better education, people often have higher income opportunities.
  • Opportunities for advancement – Equitable education enables further education, career opportunities and social advancement.

Education and Corona: Social Inequality

Now it’s about educational equity! The German Education and Science Union (GEW) welcomes the latest demands of the Leopoldina and sees them confirmed. The Corona pandemic has shown that social inequalities also exist in education. Distance learning has been a major challenge for many students. In particular, children and young people from socially disadvantaged families are disadvantaged because they often do not have the necessary digital devices or their parents cannot help them with online learning.
The gap must not be allowed to widen! GEW demands that policymakers act now, without delay, to ensure educational equity. This means not only that every student must have a digital device, but also that more teaching positions must be created and schools must be better equipped. This is the only way to ensure that all children and young people receive a good education and can develop their talents.
Education is the foundation for everything, so it is important to maintain the quality of education even in times of crisis. The GEW is committed to ensuring that no one is disadvantaged because of their social origin or family background. The Corona pandemic must not lead to a widening of the social gap in education. It is important that we act now to ensure that all children and young people have the same opportunities for a good education.

The future of education: Outlook and Perspectives

The Corona crisis turned the education landscape upside down and highlighted the importance of educational equity. The German Education and Science Union (GEW) welcomes the Leopoldina’s demands on the future of education. Among other things, the Leopoldina calls for a fair distribution of educational opportunities and more investment in digital education.
In order to achieve educational equity, schools and educational institutions must receive targeted support. Particularly disadvantaged groups, such as children from socially deprived families or with a migrant background, need support. Expanding school social work and creating more teaching positions are important steps to support disadvantaged students.
Digital education also needs to be further advanced. The Corona crisis has shown that digital teaching concepts are necessary to ensure adequate education even in crisis situations. Investing in digital infrastructure and equipping schools with the necessary equipment are of great importance here.
In addition to supporting disadvantaged groups and investing in digital education, teacher training should also be adapted to meet the demands of the future. Broader training in subject didactics and pedagogy as well as strengthening digital literacy is part of this. This is the only way teachers can meet the demands of a modern educational landscape.