Teachers fight right -wing extremism: workshops started in Brandenburg

Teachers fight right -wing extremism: workshops started in Brandenburg

right -wing extremism in schools is a growing problem, especially in Brandenburg. The Berlin advice center CrossRoads reacts to this challenge by offering workshops for teachers in order to prepare them for dealing with such statements. On May 27, 2025, around 20 teachers as well as social and project workers took part in a workshop as part of the Tincon. [rbb24]

Hubert Heiner, a teacher from Brandenburg, reported in the workshop of alarming experiences with right -wing extremists and homophobic statements by his students. An incident in which a student showed him a Hitler salute illustrates the urgency of this topic. The uncertainties of many workshop participants in dealing with discriminatory statements reflect the general uncertainty. [BildungsServer]

challenges in everyday school life

A central problem in schools is lack of time, since teachers are often responsible for many students. Some teachers believe that it is not their mandate to counteract right -wing extremist statements. In addition, there are no concrete guidelines in many schools that could serve as support. "School without racism-school with courage" is a sample project that deals with these challenges and promotes civil courage.

The number of politically motivated right crimes at schools in Brandenburg rose from 258 to 336 between 2023 and 2024. These statistics underline the need to equip and sensitize teachers with the right knowledge in order to promote a cosmopolitan and tolerant climate in schools. Dr. Hendrik Cremer, a right-wing expert, emphasizes that schools have to educate about the dangers of anti-constitutional positions.

ways to improve

In order to meet the increasing challenges, workshop manager Julian asks the teachers to maintain dialogue with students and give them the opportunity to rethink and withdraw discriminatory statements. At the same time, teachers have to show attitude and will remain ready to dialogue so that a balanced power relationship arises. [rbb24]

As part of the workshops, it is also pointed out that teachers have to know the legal foundations in order to promote democratic values ​​and to raise awareness of the dangers of racism and right -wing extremism. The initiative "School without Racism-School with Courage" shows how important civil society is to strengthen tolerance and respect. In summary, it can be said that dealing with right -wing extremism in schools is a complex and challenging topic. With the right support and through workshops such as that of CrossRoads, teachers can be able to act competently in difficult situations and create a safe environment for all students. The findings from these workshops are of essential importance for teachers such as Hubert Heiner in order to pass them on to their colleagues and thus tackle them together against a starking right-wing extremism.