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New Parents’ Council Chair Tackles Teacher Shortages and Classroom Crises

A leadership shift arrives at a critical time for schools. Can Zander fix the broken system plaguing students and teachers alike?

The boy in front of the picture wearing grey and black jacket is eating food with chopsticks....
The boy in front of the picture wearing grey and black jacket is eating food with chopsticks. Behind him,we see children sitting on the chairs. Behind him, we see a wall which is in green and white color. On the right side, we see a white wall on which charts and posters are pasted. Beside that, we see a brown door. Beside that, we see a wall clock. This picture is clicked in the classroom.

State Parents' Council: Education Must Take Priority - New Parents’ Council Chair Tackles Teacher Shortages and Classroom Crises

Diana Zander has been elected the new chair of the State Parents’ Council for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The vote took place during the autumn plenary session in Plau am See. She replaces Tobias Lankow, who stepped down for personal reasons and did not seek re-election.

Zander’s appointment comes as the council highlights ongoing struggles in the education system. Issues include frequent classroom cancellations, a persistent teacher shortage, and students leaving school without qualifications. The council also points to gaps in school social work and insufficient after-school care programs.

The new leadership team now faces the task of pushing for changes in a system under pressure. With Zander at the helm, the council aims to address teacher shortages, classroom disruptions, and gaps in student support. The focus remains on ensuring education receives the attention and resources it requires.

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