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Kiel (dpa / lno) - The education union GEW believes that if the corona pandemic in Schleswig-Holstein comes to a head, the award of the Abitur or the middle school leaving certificate is possible even without an examination.

"That would not be a broken leg," said GEW country manager Bernd Schauer of the German press agency.

«For this, the services provided so far could be evaluated.

These degrees should then experience the same appreciation in society as they would with exams, "said the unionist, adding:" After all, the students are not responsible for the pandemic. "

The GEW does not consider the option to suspend the school year and postpone the months because of the pandemic to be a good idea.

That would clearly be at the expense of the students, said Schauer.

«What should the students do during the school break?

Watching Netflix and staring at the wall?

With all problems due to sleepy digitization and crashing video conferences, we consider lessons in divided groups in combination with distance lessons to be much better. "

Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU) is "currently still assuming that the examinations can take place in compliance with the hygiene measures as last year".

At the moment, the final classes are being trained, both in presence and at a distance, said Prien of the German press agency.

“But of course we don't know how the infection process will develop.

That's why we have to be prepared for other scenarios. "

The amendment to the School Act creates the legal framework «so that all options remain open.

In extreme cases, this would also include partial or full recognition solutions ».

The Kultusministerkonferenz wanted to take a decision on how to proceed in January.

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"It is good to be prepared for all eventualities," said Schauer, welcoming Prien's attitude.

It is important to ensure that students receive a full degree.

“It must also be recognized in all other federal states.

We therefore need a nationwide solution. "

The cancellation of exams could take the pressure off students and teachers.

“A general rejection does not seem necessary to us at the moment,” said Schauer.

But that could change very quickly, depending on the infection.

"In this respect, Ms. Prien's position on this issue is understandable at the present time."