Bullying scandal at Carl Bolle Elementary School – MPs act now!

Bullying scandal at Carl Bolle Elementary School – MPs act now!

A particularly explosive topic is the focus of attention, because on Monday, June 30, 2025, members of the Berlin state parliament will inspect files in a worrying case at the Carl Bolle elementary school in Moabit early in the morning. The focus is on the teacher Oziel Inácio-Stech, who, however, has to contend with allegations that are no less serious.

Inácio-Stech, who works as a teaching assistant at the primary school in question, has been exposed to bullying by students from Muslim families for months. These incidents include not only verbal abuse, but also serious insults that impinge on the teacher's personal integrity. But he doesn't just experience hostility from students - a colleague is also blamed for bullying and false accusations against him. This situation has led to a feeling of isolation for Inácio-Stech and to an acute need to criticize the school management and the responsible educational institutions, who, in his opinion, are not sufficiently committed to his concerns.

Political reactions

Inácio-Stech's persistence has not gone unnoticed: Members of all five parliamentary groups in the Berlin state parliament have announced that they will familiarize themselves with the files. This review could have far-reaching consequences for the education administration and in particular for Education Senator Katharina Günther-Wünsch (CDU). A motion of disapproval against her recently failed, but the pressure on the senator remains high. Günther-Wünsch is confronted with the fact that she gave false information about receiving a lawyer's letter. While she initially claimed that she had only read the letter in May, she admitted that it had already been in front of her on December 4, 2024.

Bullying in schools: A broad field

The situation at the Carl Bolle Elementary School is not just an isolated case, but shows a widespread problem within the school system. Like the organization LSVD emphasizes, discrimination, bullying and violence are part of sad everyday school life in many schools. Students who are perceived as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTI) or who do not conform to traditionally anchored gender roles are particularly affected. They often have to struggle with psychological problems, such as increased depression and a significantly increased risk of suicide. It is all the more important that schools take clear measures against bullying and train teachers accordingly.

Inácio-Stech's experience and the subsequent political reactions highlight the urgently needed discussion about protective measures in schools. This is where school management comes into play, as they are required to anchor homophobia and transphobia in everyday school life. Educational institutions should not only offer safe places to retreat, but also make active intervention in cases of bullying mandatory.

Inakoa all eyes on Larzigen, the case of the teacher Inácio-Stech could turn out to be a catalyst for far-reaching changes in Berlin's educational landscape. The next steps in the political debate will be eagerly awaited.