Brandenburg Lawmakers to Address Teacher Hiring Freeze in Special Session

The meeting, moved up to Tuesday, comes as teacher shortages and class cancellations fuel protests and criticism.

Brandenburg's education policymakers will convene a special session on Tuesday to review the temporary suspension of teacher hiring and lateral entrants.
The hiring freeze, implemented alongside budget constraints, has led to rising concerns from teachers, parents, and unions over worsening staff shortages.
Class cancellations due to insufficient teaching staff have drawn significant criticism from parents and students across the region.
The governing SPD/BSW coalition is divided, with the BSW faction calling the freeze an overreaction to fiscal pressures.
Proposals to increase teaching hours while reducing other responsibilities for educators have added to the controversy surrounding the freeze.