"GEW reportedly intends to file lawsuits in response to demands for extended work hours"

In a series of recent developments, Germany has seen a mix of legal rulings, school initiatives, and unexpected practices.

Firstly, a surprising revelation came to light when marijuana was found with the driver of a kindergarten group. However, it's important to note that the ruling regarding this incident does not mention any incidents involving a kindergarten group or marijuana found with a driver.

Moving on, the Federal Administrative Court has made a decision concerning the controversial advance hour issue. The court ruled in favour of Germany, stating that the advance hour is legal across the country, except in Saxony-Anhalt, where the state law lacked the necessary legal basis. This ruling emphasises the need for a uniform legal framework rather than state-specific regulations. Interestingly, Brandenburg does not implement the advance hour; instead, there is a regular increase in weekly hours.

The advance hour debate has been a hot topic, with the ruling in Saxony-Anhalt being celebrated "next door." In a bid to combat anti-Semitism, school partnerships have been established, with the Culture Minister agreeing to school partnerships with Israel. However, the ruling does not specify the nature of these partnerships, leaving room for speculation.

Meanwhile, the reasons behind parents driving their children to school daily are surprising, with every fifth elementary school student relying on the "parent taxi." The Ministry of Culture has a planned idea to follow the additional hour, but the details of this "wild idea" remain undisclosed.

Lastly, an unfortunate incident occurred when an educator was seriously injured while driving a kindergarten group. This incident, however, is not mentioned in the ruling.

These developments highlight the complexity and diversity of issues facing Germany's education system, with marijuana discoveries, legal rulings, and school partnerships all making headlines.