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Germany: Corona Messes up Beginning of School Year in North Rhine-Westphalia

Imanuel Marcus Aug 16, 2020

In Germany's largest federal state North Rhine-Westphalia, some 1.9 million kids went back to school on Wednesday. By the end of the week, 12 schools were closed or partially closed again, due to Corona. Things looked similar in other parts of the country.

Berlin

Germany: Corona Cases at Schools ‘Not…

Imanuel Marcus Aug 13, 2020

On Monday morning, the usual 6-week summer vacation ended in Berlin. It did not take long until Corona hit several schools.

Features

Germany: The Failed Beginning of the School Year

Imanuel Marcus Aug 8, 2020

Reopening the schools in a federal state with low Corona numbers was going to be easy as pie. Just apply a few rules and go ahead. What could go wrong?

Berlin

Berlin: Back to School in Times of Corona

Imanuel Marcus Jul 30, 2020

In Berlin, one thing is certain: August 10th is coming closer, the first school day after the summer vacations. But will the new Corona rules serve their purpose?

Features

Berlin: Expat Teachers Produce Corona Rap Video for Children

Imanuel Marcus May 25, 2020

Two expatriate teachers in Berlin found the best way to convey the message about Corona rules to school children. They produced a Rap video entitled 'Covid…

Berlin

Berlin: It’s Back to School for 363,000 Kids

Imanuel Marcus Aug 4, 2019

Berlin was the first federal state within Germany to start its summer vacation. This was the good part. Unfortunately, the coin has a flip side: Berlin is also…

Germany

Fridays for Future: Thousands of Kids Take Part in Berlin Protest

Imanuel Marcus Mar 15, 2019

Hannah B., a teenage girl who co-organized the event told The Berlin Spectator, the protest was "totally cool". She said she and other students had organized the rally via Whatsapp and social media. Also everyone involved had spoken to schoolmates about taking part.