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Baden-Württemberg’s teacher sanctions spark fierce union backlash over CDU’s strict reforms

A bitter clash erupts as educators resist the CDU’s push for stricter evaluations. Could punitive measures harm schools more than help them?

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VBE: Teacher sanctions 'completely disproportionate' - Baden-Württemberg’s teacher sanctions spark fierce union backlash over CDU’s strict reforms

The CDU in Baden-Württemberg wants to introduce clearer criteria for assessing educator performance. Their proposal includes giving school principals legal tools to address persistent underperformance. These measures range from structured feedback and binding improvement agreements to graduated sanctions.

The debate over educator accountability in Baden-Württemberg continues to divide opinion. The CDU’s proposals aim to strengthen performance standards and provide principals with more authority. Meanwhile, the VBE insists that support, not sanctions, is the best way to improve education quality.

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