Criticism of Declining Performance Standards in German Schools

A school director recently addressed the concerning development of performance standards in schools in Germany during an interview. He explained that the changes in the student population over the past 30 years have become evident and that this has led to a decrease in performance standards, which he described as 'madness'.

The school director raised the question of whether it is truly necessary to lower standards to prevent 40 percent of students from failing. He emphasized that this education policy not only jeopardizes the quality of education but also calls into question the future of students and the education system as a whole.