Minister of Culture continues tour of schools and daycare centers

Minister of Education wants "real encounters"

"It's not about numbers, but about real encounters," emphasized Clemens. Dialogue is indispensable for his work. "The visits give me valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing our schools. It is a great pleasure to talk to so many committed teachers, principals, pupils and parents."

Saxony wants to further reduce teaching shortfalls

It is crucial to continue investing in schools and ensure that every child receives the best possible education, explained the Minister. "That is why we are continuing our fight against the shortfall in teaching - with more teachers and a fairer distribution."

The shortage of teachers and the resulting loss of teaching hours are the biggest problems at schools in Saxony. In the first half of the 2024/2025 school year, the proportion of missed lessons was 9.4 percent of the total teaching hours. However, depending on the type of school and region, there were also significantly more absences.