Education newsletter

FAPRIK - Vocational preparation and training for young adults

The non-profit FAPRIK gGmbH is a recognized youth welfare organization in Frankfurt and supports young women between the ages of 16 and 27 who have experienced flight themselves or have been referred by their parents. Around 80 people can catch up on their secondary school leaving certificate there. FAPRIK also provides support in the search for a training place or in transitioning from training to work. FAPRIK was founded in 1985 by the Verein zur Förderung von Ausbildungsprojekten im kaufmännischen Bereich, or FAPRIK e.V. for short.

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City4Future - Develop your climate-friendly city of the future!

"City4Future" gives pupils in grades 7 to 10 the opportunity to develop their climate-neutral city of the future. They take on the role of scientists and develop sustainable and innovative solutions. In a city council meeting, they learn to act democratically and find compromises. The teaching project is divided into five modules and is free of charge for schools. The Wissensfabrik - Unternehmen für Deutschland e.V. and the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy have jointly developed the content and didactics of the 2022 education project.

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Hans Sauer Prize 2025: Transformative education - learning to shape society

The Hans Sauer Foundation awards themed prizes every year. The 2025 competition "Transformative Education - Learning to Shape Society" is intended to recognize projects and initiatives that use education as a driver for social change. We are looking for approaches that encourage people to reflect on their role in society, develop creative solutions and actively contribute to a sustainable and just future. Prize money totaling 20,000 euros will be awarded in three categories by an external jury. A workshop is planned as part of the award ceremony, which will take place in Munich on April 3 and 4, 2025.

Submission deadline: January 29, 2025.

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jugend creativ - 55th International Youth Competition

Under the motto "Really digital", children and young people are invited to explore the opportunities and challenges of the digital world in pictures, short films and quizzes in the 55th International Youth Competition. Participation is staggered according to grade level and is open to pupils in grades 1 to 13 as well as young people up to the age of 20 who are no longer in school. The competition in Germany is organized by the Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken e.V. (Federal Association of German Cooperative Banks).

Closing date for entries: February 13, 2025

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KI - Challenge: Working together for good STEM lessons

Teachers from all over Europe work in the "Science on Stage" network on current educational topics in order to develop new concepts for STEM lessons (STEM: subjects/professions in the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology). In the Europe-wide "AI Challenge" competition, teachers develop a project together with their students in which 1) a regional or global challenge is identified 2) how AI can contribute to solving the problem and 3) an AI application is designed, programmed and refined. The competition is aimed at primary and secondary STEM teachers and prospective teachers with their students. An international jury will select the ten best projects from the submissions. The competition is organized in Germany by Science on Stage Deutschland e.V.. The association's main sponsor is Gesamtmetall - the employers' association of the metal and electrical industry.

Closing date for entries: February 23, 2025

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"Playfully relaxed" - open final meeting of the stress prevention project

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
13:00 - 15:00
Rudolf Koch School, Schloßstraße 50, 63065 Offenbach
Registration until January 15, 2025

Over the past three years, the "Playfully relaxed" pilot project has focused intensively on anchoring stress prevention in everyday school life. To this end, individual workshops have been held at four schools in Offenbach, from which pupils and professionals have benefited. On January 22, 2025, the project managers are inviting the project schools to a joint, open exchange. There, the schools will present their tips, tricks and experiences and will be happy to share them with all interested parties.

Interested parties can register by January 15, 2025, by contacting Hannah Kepplinger: Email: hannah.kepplinger@offenbach.de.

The Playfully Relaxed pilot project was funded by the Hesse Statutory Health Insurance Fund and carried out in cooperation with the Offenbach Municipal Education Authority and the Frankfurt-based association "Mehr Zeit für Kinder e.V.".

Health promotion in daycare centers - results of an online survey of providers in Hesse

Health promotion in childcare facilities is becoming increasingly important, as it not only has a significant impact on the well-being of children, but also that of parents and employees. In this context, health-promoting organizational development plays a key role. It aims to create an environment that actively promotes and supports the physical and mental health of all those involved.

The survey results presented in the report document the current status of health-promoting organizational development among providers of daycare facilities in Hesse. The results are based on a survey of 73 provider representatives on structures, measures and challenges in the area of health promotion.

The survey was conducted by the HAGE Health Promoting Daycare Center together with the HAGE Quality Development and Evaluation Department and in cooperation with the Hessian Ministry of Labor, Integration, Youth and Social Affairs in January and February 2024.

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BWP vocational training in science and practice: Democracy education

The rise of populist and extremist movements threatens an open society. Disrespect for diversity, attacks on those who think differently and democratic institutions must be resolutely opposed. What contribution can vocational training make to this? This question is explored in the current issue of the specialist journal "Berufsbildung in Wissenschaft und Praxis", BWP for short. In articles by Friedrich Hubert Esser, Hermann Veith, Monika Hackel and many other authors, the question is examined in many different ways.

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Queers&Friends Café - 15-day print workshop: focus on creativity and queer art

In summer 2024, young people experienced a unique creative adventure at the Queers&Friends Café in KJK Sandgasse: two workshops led by artists Katharina and Laura Hantke combined creative printing techniques with an important focus on queer history and identity.

Part 1: Summer vacation workshop (10 days in August)

During the summer vacation kick-off, participants had the opportunity to discover different printing techniques. From Lego printing and riso printing to kitchen lithography and collages. Working with Polaroid and Quickprint cameras was particularly exciting, as they were able to integrate their own photographic works into the art. The event concluded with a vernissage in the Queers&Friends Café, where the works of the young artists were exhibited.

Part 2: Queer history and poster printing (3 weekends in November)

After the summer break, on three additional weekends in November, works were further developed and queer history was explored in greater depth. At the beginning of each weekend, there was an input that introduced the visitors to topics of queer history and initiated a reflection on queer identities. Afterwards, the participants translated personal topics and concerns into posters. This part of the workshop provided space to visually represent social issues and their own experiences. A special highlight was the visit to the Eat-It drag brunch in Frankfurt, a safe space for queer art and people. This outing strengthened the sense of community and provided a valuable opportunity to experience the queer art scene in a safe environment.

The exhibition: Posters in public space

The results of the November workshops were printed on poster paper and exhibited in the Intercontinental Gardens and in the Mathildenviertel neighborhood management office. Together with the young people, the art was thus brought into the public sphere, which not only promoted creative expression but also sent a strong signal for visibility and queer diversity.

Current dates and offers of the Queers&Friends Café can be found on the Instagram channel "queer_cafe_of".