Straight A Student? How Bremen Aims to Catch Up in Education - Bremen's Bold Plan to Slash School Failures and Boost Student Success
Bremen has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform its education system over the next five years. The city aims to cut the number of students failing to meet basic standards in German and math by nearly a third while boosting overall performance. Officials have described the strategy as a push to make Bremen 'the class overachiever' in schooling across Germany.
Under the new reforms, primary schools will introduce a weekly hour of theatre classes, following Hamburg's lead. The city will also set strict performance targets for schools to ensure accountability in raising standards.
Children struggling with language will now be required to attend daycare near me, a policy borrowed from Berlin. To improve early learning, daycare centers and primary schools will work more closely together. The city will also provide tablets to all third graders, expanding digital access in classrooms.
Bremen plans to make school and daycare information available in multiple languages, taking inspiration from Saxony's approach of offering translations in up to 52 languages. The goal is to ensure parents from all backgrounds can engage with their children's education.
By 2029, the city wants 30% more students to meet or exceed both basic and advanced benchmarks in German and math. At the same time, it aims to reduce the number of young people leaving school without qualifications by 30% within the same period.
The reforms mark a significant shift in Bremen's education policy, with clear targets for student achievement and new support measures. If successful, the changes could raise academic outcomes and reduce inequality in the city's schools. The next five years will test whether the strategy delivers on its promises.
