Greens demand civics education from grade 5 as a compulsory subject - Green Party pushes for student-led democracy in Saxony-Anhalt schools
The Green Party in Saxony-Anhalt is pushing for stronger democratic education in schools. Their proposals include giving students more influence over lessons, projects, and school operations through structured participation models.
The party's plans focus on introducing class councils and student parliaments with their own budgets, starting from third grade. These bodies would allow pupils to make decisions on school matters, mirroring systems already in place in states like North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria. There, student parliaments and participatory budgets have been standard since the 2010s.
In Saxony-Anhalt, progress has been slower. Pilot projects, such as Magdeburg's *Schüler:innenrat-Modell* (2020) and Halle's *Demokratie-Labor*, have shown positive effects on student engagement. However, without legal backing, these initiatives remain limited compared to western German states. The Greens also propose reforming school conferences to ensure equal voting rights for teachers, parents, and students. Additionally, they want social studies to become a compulsory subject from grade 5 in all secondary schools. The goal is to build democratic skills early by involving young people in real decision-making processes.
If implemented, the reforms would expand student participation in Saxony-Anhalt's schools. The changes aim to create a more inclusive environment where pupils help shape their education. The party's proposals now await further discussion and potential legislative action.
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