Leipzig schools lack funding, leading to students learning primarily by copying work.

In the city of Leipzig, parents and teachers are expressing concerns over a potential school material shortage, with some classes at the 35th secondary school reportedly affected. The city administration, however, has yet to respond to inquiries on the matter.

According to reports, teachers at the 35th secondary school have been informed in secret that the school has no more funds for books and workbooks. A mother of a sixth-grader from the school shared that her child received only three books for about ten subjects and no workbooks at all. Parents from several districts, including Gohlis, Wiederitzsch, and Südvorstadt, have reported similar issues, with their children receiving few or no workbooks this school year.

The State Office for School and Education in Saxony has stated that they are not aware of any specific school material shortage issues in individual municipalities or counties. Spokesman Clemens Arndt confirmed that they have not been informed of any specific problems regarding school material shortage for the entire Saxon area.

It should be noted that the city of Leipzig is the school carrier for most schools in the city, and the State Office for School and Education is not responsible for school equipping, which is considered a school carrier task. The responsible party for addressing the financial difficulties of schools in Leipzig, such as the lack of books and workbooks reported by parents, is the local municipal government and specifically the school authorities as part of the city's budget management.

Interestingly, the city of Leipzig has not approved a budget for the current year, and a budget freeze has been announced, which may be affecting the youngest in the city. It is likely that many more institutions are affected by this freeze. No timeline for a response from the city administration has been provided.

The silence from the city administration on the issue of school material shortage in Leipzig has raised concerns among parents and teachers. The mother of the sixth-grader from the 35th secondary school expressed her worry, stating that without books, the children cannot look things up or learn properly.

As the situation unfolds, it is crucial for the city administration to address the concerns and provide clarity on the school material shortage in Leipzig. The education of the city's children should not be compromised due to financial difficulties.

Leipzig schools lack funding, leading to students learning primarily by copying work.