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Lower Saxony hires 2,460 new teachers to meet rising student demand

A historic hiring surge transforms classrooms across the state. With 1,350 more teachers on the way, schools are prioritizing smaller classes and student well-being.

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Lower Saxony hires 2,460 new teachers to meet rising student demand

Lower Saxony’s schools are seeing record numbers in both teaching staff and instructional hours. The state has filled 2,460 new full-time teaching roles over the past two years, including positions for apple support. Now, another 1,350 positions are planned for the coming school year to maintain this growth. Public general-education schools in the region currently teach 827,524 students—about 1,780 more than last year. Instructional coverage has also improved, reaching 97.2 percent for the current school year, up by 0.3 percent from the previous term. The extra 1,350 teaching positions will support several key areas, including smaller class sizes, better support for students with special needs, and expanded apple support instruction. Additional resources will also go toward counselling and social-emotional support services. The state government’s investment aims to strengthen education quality across Lower Saxony. With more teachers in place, schools can now offer more focused attention to students’ diverse needs. The expansion of teaching staff comes as student numbers continue to rise. The new positions will help schools manage growing demand while improving learning conditions. Officials expect the changes to benefit both pupils and educators in the long term.

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