Die Linke Proposes Abolishing Homework to Combat Educational Inequality in Germany

The party's five-point plan aims to address systemic inequities with measures including free school supplies, meals, and increased funding for schools.

• Die Linke has formally unveiled a five-point plan to tackle educational inequality, with the abolition of homework as a central proposal.
• The party argues that homework exacerbates social disparities, disadvantaging students from low-income or non-academic families who lack resources and parental support.
• The proposal aligns with findings from a German Institute for Economic Research study, which highlights significant educational disadvantages for children from lower-income households.
• Educational experts and organizations, such as the Bürgerrat Bildung und Lernen, support replacing homework with structured in-school learning opportunities.
• Additional measures in the plan include free school supplies, meals, transportation, and a €100 billion investment in school infrastructure and staffing.

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