How does the shortage of teachers affect the socially disadvantaged? (Swiss Press Local 2024, by Mirjam Comtesse) - Swiss Press Award

Bund und Berner Zeitung

Mirjam Comtesse

The west of Bern is home to predominantly low-income families. There, the problems at schools are multiplied: many students speak little German, numerous parents reject well-intentioned help, and social problems are common. I'll tell you how a school in the Bümpliz district is dealing with this and why the teachers are surprisingly satisfied with their jobs.