After right-wing extremist incidents at a school in Burg im Spreewald, the examination and processing of the events has begun. This was announced by the Brandenburg Ministry of Education on Monday. School management, teachers, parents and students are involved in the process. The Cottbus State Education Authority, which only became aware of the situation through public reporting, is accompanying this process of clarification.
In a letter, teachers anonymously described how they were confronted with right-wing extremism, sexism and homophobia every day at the school. there is Swastikas on furniture, right-wing extremist music in class and anti-democratic slogans in the school corridors. They also experienced a “wall of silence,” the letter said. The teachers complained about the lack of support from school administrations, school authorities and politicians. State security is investigating.
Intensive talks with all those involved over the past few days had confirmed that there had been incidents with anti-constitutional symbols and statements, the education department said. It must be clarified whether the communication in the teaching staff took place with the necessary transparency. In discussions, everyone involved in the school showed a clear position on democratic values. “In particular, this means the willingness to deal aggressively with threats and to show a clear stance in right-wing extremist incidents.”
Parents do not want democracy education for their children
With the help of coaching, the teachers should find out about a consistent and open handling of extremist and misanthropic statements communicate. This is accompanied by the school advisor of the Regional Office for Education, Integration and Democracy (RAA Brandenburg).
According to the Ministry of Education the elementary and high school in Burg has been running projects for tolerance, diversity and democratic coexistence for years. These included visits to the Auschwitz and Jamlitz memorials. This was also confirmed by Christian Müller, who has been volunteering as a training consultant at schools in southern Brandenburg for 15 years. The affected school in Burg has repeatedly invited him to workshops to raise awareness. However, there is feedback from schools, including in Burg, that parents do not want such an educational opportunity for their children. (dpa)
