The main Deutscher Schulpreis award went to a school from Hesse. It was presented in Berlin by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who, according to those present, displayed strong emotions during the ceremony and fought back tears. Spiegel.de ↗
The jury particularly highlighted innovative educational concepts, cohesion between students and teachers, as well as support for inclusion. Among the decisive criteria was also a high proportion of students who successfully passed their final exams (Abitur). According to the jury's assessment, the winning school impressed with a comprehensive approach to education and school life. Tagesschau ↗
During his speech, Merz also spoke about his relationship to school. He admitted that as a child he "rarely felt like" attending classes. At the same time, he described teachers as the most important professional group in the country and emphasized the significance of their work for society and for Germany's future. n-tv ↗
The award ceremony took place in Berlin with the participation of several finalists. Among them were also two schools from the Unna district, including the Friedrich-von-Bodelschwingh-Schule, which specializes in educating students with intellectual disabilities. WDR Nachrichten ↗
The Deutscher Schulpreis is among the most significant German awards for schools. This year's selection result drew attention to modern teaching methods, an inclusive environment, and support for students in achieving educational outcomes. Tagesspiegel ↗
German School Prize Awarded to a School from Hesse
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Friedrich Merz: Kanzler kämpft bei Schulpreis-Verleihung mit den Tränen
Spiegel.de
| 00:10 30.09.
Deutscher Schulpreis geht nach Hessen: Als Kind hatte er „selten Lust“ auf Schule, bekennt Merz
Tagesspiegel
| 14:22 29.09.
Selbst "selten Lust" auf Schule: Merz bezeichnet Lehrkräfte als "wichtigste Berufsgruppe des Landes"
n-tv
| 13:59 29.09.
Schule in Hessen gewinnt Schulpreis
Tagesschau
| 12:42 29.09.
Beste Schule aus dem Kreis Unna? Zwei Schulen im Finale
WDR Nachrichten
| 05:05 29.09.
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