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Oct 21, 2020 · How did Germany reopen schools compared to the United States, and with cases ticking back up in Germany, will its early success and the United States' troubled restart hold through the fall? This project explores the long-term impact of the priorities and decisions made during the pandemic.
Dec 14, 2023 · However, the concept of free public education began to take shape in the 18th and 19th centuries, during the period of Enlightenment and the formation of the German Empire. The emphasis was initially on primary and secondary education, with a focus on literacy and basic skills for all children.
- Preventing Infections
- Distance Learning
- Schools Deemed Low-Risk
Strict statewide hygiene rules have been put in place: Students are told to keep their hands off the banisters when taking the stairs — and to wash them frequently. Disinfectant is to be used sparingly and only when deemed necessary — and mixed into cleaning water rather than sprayed pure. Masks are not obligatory and teachers can avail of free tes...
The approach was called for by the Robert-Koch-Institut (RKI), Germany's highest authority when it comes to health matters. RKI president Lothar Wieler said it was important to keep certain groups together and others apart to minimize the risk of infection and improve tracing capabilities in the event of one. Online classes for homeschooling, dubbe...
Many doctors favor a return to as "normal" a school day as possible. Schools are considered lower-risk. In May and June, 2,600 students and teachers were tested as part of a pilot project. Wieland Kiess, head of the University Clinic in Leipzig, says not a single acute infection was found. And fewer than 20 of those tested had antibodies in their b...
Jun 19, 2024 · When Do Schools Start in Germany? The school year in Germany usually starts in late August to early September, varying across the 16 German states, and typically ends in June or July, with slight variations depending on the state and school.
American schools are scrambling to address this, and they might look to Germany, where schools got kids back into classrooms early. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, St. Louis Public...
Aug 26, 2020 · With nations determined to return to in-person learning, many will have trouble matching Germany’s formula: fast and free testing, robust contact tracing and low community spread.
Sep 2, 2020 · Germany. On Aug. 7, 152,700 students at 563 schools returned to school for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a nationwide lockdown in March. Like in the United States,...
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