Education Politics

Political decisions influence all areas of our education system. From education in kindergartens, school and university to further education opportunities in later working life. What types of school are there and which key points are decisive for educational pathways? How can socially disadvantaged children, young people and adults be supported in order to maintain educational opportunities? 
How can these challenges be researched and what solution strategies are there?

Education System

How has our current education system developed historically and how can it be reformed? An observation of the German education system includes the question of necessary structural changes and a look at school types and reforms in other countries. What can our education system learn from international comparisons? And what are the limits of these comparisons?

Access to Education

Access to education and educational success is still strongly impacted by social status and one's own background. This is not only evident with regard to the type of school attended and a possible subsequent degree or doctorate. The subject studied, opportunities for qualified part-time jobs or the likelihood of founding a company are also affected. Educational opportunities are not only dependent on socio-economic background, but also on - sometimes correlating – factors like migration or gender. But where exactly are the sources of social inequality? And how can they be counteracted?

Teaching, Learning and Digitalisation

Digitalisation is also playing an increasingly important role in education - be it in institutionalised school education or through more digital public educational resources. Does increasing digitalisation and the use of AI in education promote equal opportunities? Additionally, we take a look at the practical applications of digital resources to promote inclusion and (individual) knowledge transfer.