School Office Stops Free School Choice in Jena: Place of Residence to Become More Important Than Pedagogical Concept

Symbolbild: Schulamt stoppt freie Schulwahl in Jena: Wohnort künftig wichtiger als pädagogisches Konzept

The Staatliches Schulamt Ostthüringen has halted the previous admission process with free school choice in Jena. In the future, school placements are to be based more heavily on the place of residence, causing significant concern among parents and city politicians.