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Nach sechs Wochen Sommerferien startet in Bayern das neue Schuljahr. Die Schülerzahl steigt erneut auf 1,77 Millionen, der höchste Stand seit 15 Jahren. Die Unterrichtsversorgung wird als sehr angespannt beschrieben aufgrund Lehrermangels.
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Im nächsten Schuljahr sollen nach dem Stellenmoratorium wieder Neueinstellungen von Lehrkräften erfolgen.
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After six weeks of summer holidays, the new school year begins in Bavaria with 1.77 million students - an increase of around 20,000 compared to the previous year and the highest level in 15 years. Around 132,000 first graders start their school careers. The teaching provision is described as “very tense” but “stable” despite security. Innovations include flexible timetables, more physical education classes and a ban on private cell phone use until seventh grade.

In light of historically poor PISA results, a mother reflects on her daughter's mathematical school career. The report criticizes a lack of didactics, a shortage of teachers and too specialist training for teachers.
There is a risk of severe cuts at HAW Hamburg due to rising costs and canceled special funds in the 2027/2028 double budget. President Ute Lohrentz announced that around 15 percent of study places would be cut by 2030, which also affects urgently needed skilled workers.
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At the universities in Brandenburg there are dozens of open-admission Bachelor's degree programs for the winter semester for which no numerus clausus applies. The BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, the European University Viadrina and the University of Potsdam each offer special study programs, including orientation courses and English-language or German-Polish programs. The application deadline ends on September 15th.

After the first week of the headscarf ban for schoolgirls under 14 in Austria, education unions draw a predominantly positive conclusion. Although official figures are lacking, schools report largely smooth implementation, with individual cases being resolved through discussions. However, critics warn of potential conflicts and the constitutionality of the law.