PISA boss Andreas Schleicher provoked strong reactions with his criticism of teachers. This may also be due to the currently particularly challenging situation in schools.

Concern for democratic values, horror at an increasing disregard for human rights are growing in Germany. The primary school association warns: The “hostilities expressed by the AfD and people and groups close to it also affect our children’s rights and common educational paths of ALL children” The education of our students, in the spirit of democratic and appreciative behavior for all people, is increasingly part of school life and lessons right now.