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The final looks like a quiz show on television. But in the auditorium of a grammar school in Braunschweig, it's all about winning the national geography final. In the end, boys from three federal states come out on top.
The "More time for children" association makes it possible for children to play and learn at the same time. Schools can still take part in the association's competition until the end of June.
A knife attack at a Berlin elementary school made headlines - but the situation in Saxony is calm, according to the Ministry of Education.
Saxony's Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs wants to halve the number of hours lost at schools. To achieve this, he is also encroaching on existing vested rights. Criticism follows hot on the heels.
The shortage of teachers is particularly severe in Upper Lusatia. A new course is now being launched in Zittau and Görlitz to keep young people in the region and prepare them for inclusive teaching.
The shortage of teachers in Saxony is leading to massive teaching absences. Schools in rural areas are particularly hard hit.
Because the nearest school in Thuringia is too far away, eight children will attend an elementary school in Saxony in future.
Elementary school and after-school care centers also look after children after school. The federal government also gives the federal states money for this. The corresponding program has now been extended.
Playing and learning at the same time? The "More time for children" association makes it possible. Schools can now take part in the association's competition again.
Hydrogen is seen as a key to the energy transition and Chemnitz is at the forefront of these developments. A Master's degree course on the subject will be starting soon.
Against austerity policies in education: trade unions plan education protests in Saxony.
Now it's getting serious for students at the Saxon technical colleges. The final exams are coming up.
There is a legal entitlement to educational leave in 14 federal states - only Bavaria and Saxony are still missing. However, there is also criticism of the plan from associations and the FDP.
Young academics get a taste of Saxony's universities. The program is diverse.
Hundreds of teachers and supporters have already taken to the streets this week. Another action is due to take place in a month's time.
Saxony has too few teachers and young talent is urgently needed, especially in rural areas. A school trial is being launched in Freiberg that significantly shortens the path to becoming a teacher.
In Leipzig, teachers, parents and pupils are fighting back against cuts to the education system. Older teachers in particular feel that the new package will place a particularly heavy burden on them.
Money for better learning conditions: Vocational schools in Chemnitz and Wurzen receive EU funding - as part of the structural change in the wake of the coal phase-out.
The federal and state governments want to strengthen the reading, writing and arithmetic skills of those who do not have such good starting conditions for learning. To this end, they have launched the Startchancen program.
The Pegasus heritage preservation program promotes interest in cultural heritage in schools. Contemporary testimonies are researched with state funding.
Things are getting serious for almost 11,000 pupils in Saxony. The Abitur exams start next week.
Saxony has an acute shortage of teachers. The Ministry of Education therefore wants older teachers to work more. The AfD sees capacities lying idle, particularly in the administration.
Study in Spain, Italy or the USA: selected pupils can spend four weeks at a school abroad. Who can apply?
The Saxon Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs wants to take various measures to combat teaching absenteeism. Older teachers are particularly affected. The GEW warns of a reduction in the quality of education.
The number of pupils in the state is rising slightly.
The number of students in Saxony has risen slightly. Almost a third have enrolled on engineering degree courses.
During the coronavirus pandemic, a particularly large number of primary school pupils received a recommendation for grammar school. Now the numbers are leveling off again.
Working more instead of retiring earlier: Saxony's older teachers are to be given a reduced number of hours later in future. The trade union is outraged - and wants to take action against this.
Clear decision at TU Dresden: Ursula Staudinger remains Rector. The psychologist prevailed against her challenger in the first round of voting with a clear majority.