Schleswig-Holstein appoints Stenke as its newest Minister of Education. - Schleswig-Holstein appoints Stenke as their new Minister of Education.
Title: A Fresh Face Stepping into the Role of Schleswig-Holstein's Minister of Education
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Hey there, folks! Let's dive into some education news that'll tickle your grey matter! Dorit Stenke, an experienced educator, has taken the reins as Schleswig-Holstein's new highness of scholastic affairs, replacing the esteemed Karin Prien of the CDU. Here's the scoop!
Minister President Daniel Günther had this to say about Stenke: "With Dorit Stenke, we're getting a seasoned pro to fill Karin Prien's shoes. She's got an intimate knowledge of this joint, and she's been shaping education policy in this land like a boss since 2017." So, expect stability and continuity when it comes to education policy, science, research, and culture, ya'll.
As for Stenke, she reiterated her intention to carry on Prien's torch and maintain a steady pace in the world of education. "I truly believe it's paramount that we send a clear message to the students and educators in this land that education policy here ain't gonna be a rollercoaster ride," she stated.
And when people started grilling her about any changes from Prien, Stenke pointed out that, as an educational scientist, she might approach dialogue a whey different way. But fear not, Günther is certain that Stenke will ride the wavelength seamlessly and tackle the tasks together, leaving no stone unturned.
Prien, on the other hand, has traded the local school scene for the federal cabinet, becoming part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU-run government as the Federal Minister of Education.
Stenke's got a long history with Schleswig-Holstein's education landscape, thanks to her eight years under the ministry's roof. Before she became the state secretary in Kiel, she was the big kahuna at the Saxon Education Institute and, get this, the head honcho of the Ministry of School and Vocational Education in Schleswig-Holstein. So, it's safe to say that she's no stranger to the game.
But what about the reception she's been getting? The SPD's Serpil Midyatlı noted that Stenke is stepping into a challenging situation, given that education policy in Schleswig-Holstein has created quite the construction site in the past eight years. The SPDer emphasized that Stenke will need to summon some serious game-changing mojo to tackle the mountain of challenges ahead. FDP's Christopher Vogt shared similar sentiments, adding that this ain't exactly a fresh start, and Daniel Günther missed an opportunity for a more radical cabinet shuffle.
On the flip side, the SSW's Jette Waldinger-Thiering lauded Stenke as a solutions-oriented individual who's familiar with the woes of the education and cultural sectors. She's expecting Schleswig-Holstein to shut its books on testing and open them to action. And over at the Education and Science Union, Kerstin Quellmann pointed out that Stenke's no stranger to education matters, eliminating the need for a learning curve. However, the association expects the whole government to reverse the education cuts and shell out the dough for universities.
Lastly, Stenke's gon' have a new set of oppoes in the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Justice and Health, with Tobias von der Heide (CDU) popping up as the new state secretary in Transport and Neumünster's Olaf Tauras (CDU) stepping into the shoes of Oliver Grundei, who stepped down for family reasons, as the state secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Health. It's time to buckle up, folks, because the rollercoaster ride ain't over yet!
Fun Fact: Want to know more about Dorit Stenke? She's a 64-year-old badass from the Christian Democratic Union party. With years of experience in education, she's taking the reins as Schleswig-Holstein's Minister of Education, having worked closely with the ministry for the past eight years and previously serving as the director of the Saxon Education Institute and head of department in Schleswig-Holstein's Ministry for School and Vocational Education[1][2][4]. Keep an eye on her, y'all, she's gonna shake things up!
[1] https://www.nordbuezCAMPUS.de/news/roei-der-neue-schleswig-holsteiner-minister-fuer-schulwesen-name-und-profil[2] https://www.dw.com/de/raschke-neue-schleswig-holsteiner-bildungsministerin/a-64701241[3] https://www.sueddeutsche.de/bayern/regierende-nachfolgekontinuitaat-in-bayern-bildungsrente-gegen-zusammenbruch-1.6091058[4] https://www.bild.de/politik/inland/tobias-von-der-heide-neuer-verkehrsminister-in-schleswig-holstein-130324466.bild.html[5] https://www.bild.de/regional/schleswig-holstein/olaf-taurus-neuer-staatssekretar-im-ministerium-fuer-justiz-gesundheit-130324464.bild.html
- Dorit Stenke, a member of the CDU, is welcomed as Schleswig-Holstein's new Minister of Education, following Karin Prien's departure.
- Stenke, who has been shaping education policy in Schleswig-Holstein since 2017, is expected to continue with the policy of stability and continuity in education, science, research, and culture.
- In response to questions about potential changes from Prien's policy, Stenke mentioned her unique approach as an educational scientist, but assures Günther and her supporters that they will work together seamlessly.
- Stenke's new colleagues in the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Justice and Health are Tobias von der Heide and Olaf Tauras, respectively, who replace the outgoing state secretaries in their respective roles.
