Concerns are mounting over the practicality of proposed migration quotas for schoolchildren, voiced by Stefan Düll, president of the German Teachers’ Association. In an interview with the “Rheinische Post” Düll questioned the feasibility of establishing a clear definition for inclusion within such a quota. He highlighted the inherent difficulty in differentiating between children with migrant backgrounds who possess fluent German language skills and those who have limited proficiency.
Düll’s assessment referenced observations from cities like Augsburg, where demand for Catholic and Protestant schools is steadily increasing. This is driven by parents seeking institutions with lower proportions of students for whom German is not a native language. He suggested that controlling such trends through governmental intervention would be exceptionally challenging.
Expressing a broader sentiment regarding Germany’s responsiveness to demographic shifts, Düll emphasized the need for proactive measures within the education system. He argued that when significant numbers of refugees are received, schools must be immediately considered and adequately staffed. Ideally, he proposes a 130% teacher-student ratio to allow for comprehensive support programs and to prepare for unforeseen circumstances within schools.
