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In a recent statement to the Oldenburg "Nordwest-Zeitung," Education Minister Julia Willie Hamburg has called for the swift advancement of the Digital Pact II in Lower Saxony, Germany. Owing to the substantial progress made in digitalizing schools in the region, the minister emphasized that continued development is necessary, as many schools remain behind in digital development.
At present, close to 3,000 applications for the Digital Pact I in Lower Saxony remain outstanding. With a projected annual volume of one billion euros earmarked for the state alone, the relaunch of the program would facilitate the continued modernization of schools in Lower Saxony.
Minister Hamburg has also announced plans to introduce a social index for allocating funds during this legislative period. Initially used for schools within the "Start-Chance" program, the index will now be extended to determine additional personnel or resources based on social criteria.
Addressing the issue of antisemitism, Minister Hamburg discussed the potential for a joint school seal awarded by the Evangelical Church. She is open to suggestions for naming schools after Holocaust victims, although ultimate decisions will be left to local authorities.
The minister also expressed her opposition to nationwide uniform summer holidays, citing potential traffic chaos and practical challenges as concerns.
In related news, a new PISA study is anticipated in early summer. Minister Hamburg anticipates the long-term impact of the measures implemented in recent years on the educational landscape in Lower Saxony.
Enrichment Data:- Germany is actively involved in various digital initiatives to enhance digital infrastructure and education across different regions, often collaborating with states to implement these initiatives.- The European focus includes digital citizenship education, data protection, and digital market regulations.- Economically, Germany is expecting modest growth in 2025, with specific financial challenges and opportunities in regions like North Rhine-Westphalia, although this information does not directly address Lower Saxony's Digital Pact II. For specific information on the Digital Pact II in Lower Saxony, it would be advisable to contact local government offices or review official announcements from Lower Saxony's administration.
- Minister Julia Willie Hamburg's appeal for the rapid expansion of Digital Pact II in Lower Saxony highlights the need for more vocational training programs in the region, considering the digital divide still exists across schools.
- As part of her policy-and-legislation agenda, Minister Hamburg is planning to introduce a social index for allocation of funds in schools, which has been successful in the "Start-Chance" program, to promote education-and-self-development opportunities for all students based on social criteria.
