Mentoring programs help close education gap for disadvantaged children in Germany

Even when they perform equally well in elementary school, children from less privileged families in Germany are less likely ...
Reuters

Fact Check: German study did not find mRNA shots ‘eat away’ at children’s immune systems

A German study published in July 2024 did not find that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines damaged children’s immune systems, contrary to posts shared online suggesting the study found signs of an immune disorder ...
The Hechinger Report

Germany, known for sorting kids into college and vocational tracks, takes a more flexible approach

Ursula Kuhr Schule teachers say many of their students will thrive in practical fields. Credit: Patricia Kühfuss for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for ...
The Sector

Study links grandparental care to parental wellbeing, but flags health concerns for children

Parents, particularly mothers, reported significant gains in satisfaction when grandparental care was available, with mothers noting an 11 per cent improvement in leisure time satisfaction and a 9 per ...