Education in Stuttgart's Schools: Kretschmann's Doubts Over Swift G9 Model Implementation
Minister President Winfried Kretschmann of Baden-Württemberg's green-black coalition government expressed reservations on Tuesday about implementing the planned conversion of the school system to a new nine-year grammar school model in the upcoming school year. The Green politician mentioned that a timeframe for the reform was not yet available and would depend on resources.
The resolution passed by the green-black coalition intends to develop a new model for a nine-year grammar school in Southwest Germany. However, Minister President Kretschmann stressed that a return to the G9 of the 1990s is not the coalition's goal. The specifics of this new model remain unclear.
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The German educational system, marked by its stratified nature, includes various types of secondary schools such as the Gymnasium (grammar school), Hauptschule (main school), and Realschule (middle school). Transition from primary to secondary schools involves recommendations from primary schools, which can be binding or non-binding depending on the state.
For example, Thuringia's parents have the liberty to choose their child's school, but this is contingent on and limited by the pupil's abilities. Transition to the Gymnasium may require either a recommendation from the primary school or passing an entrance examination.
With the complexity of implementing this educational reform and the substantial financial implications, parents and teachers in the Southwest, including Stuttgart, closely observe the situation and await updates from the Government.
While there is no concrete information about a planned conversion to a new nine-year grammar school model in Baden-Württemberg, state government announcements and press releases would provide the most accurate and up-to-date information.
