Hessen Extends 'Sprach-Kitas' Language Support Program Through 2026
The initiative aims to enhance early childhood education by providing specialized language support for children in need, with a focus on equity and long-term benefits.
- Hessen's 'Sprach-Kitas' program, which supports children with language development needs, will continue until the end of 2026.
- The program has already funded 450 language specialists and advisors to assist daycare centers with high numbers of children requiring language support.
- Social Minister Heike Hofmann emphasized the economic and social benefits of early childhood education, stating that every euro invested yields significant returns through future tax and social contributions.
- The initiative prioritizes children from educationally disadvantaged families, aiming to ensure equal opportunities and prevent a two-tier education system.
- A broader package of measures to improve childcare in Hessen, including reforms to attract more teachers, was also highlighted in Hofmann's first government address.
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