Overview
- Cornelsen confirms increasing use of its simplified editions by Gymnasium teachers, citing rising demand.
- The Berlin education authority says the materials are used only in select classes and characterizes the practice as a pilot.
- Teachers report class sets at schools such as Lessing-Gymnasium and note frequent use in eighth and ninth grades, with time constraints cited for some choices.
- Parents and students at Georg-Büchner-Gymnasium say the series has been used for years, contrasting with the official pilot description.
- Critics warn of lost aesthetic substance and lowered standards, while the Fachverband Deutsch argues simplification broadens access for weaker readers, including youths with migration backgrounds.