Challenges Faced as Schools Start: Teacher Shortage and Educational Reforms

Schools open with 72 million students, highlighting a severe shortage of teachers, especially in elementary and middle schools. Efforts include hiring 3,800 new teachers and introducing 600 additional staff positions, focusing on health and relief for educators.

Educational reforms involve modernizing curricula, addressing current events, and enhancing basic skills. Berlin welcomes over 37,000 first graders amidst concerns about class overcrowding and teacher working conditions.

The state emphasizes equal opportunities and educational justice, contemplating measures like a bonus for disadvantaged families.