Economic education: Young generation demands clear measures for the future
Economic education: Young generation demands clear measures for the future
An outcry of the young generation echoes through the halls of the Böb Congress 2024 in Berlin! The call for more economic education is getting louder - and for good reason! The ambassador of the generational justice, Katharina Wimmer , and Fabian Schön , the general secretary of the Federal School Conference, stand for the future and are passionate about economic and financial education that no longer falls by the wayside.
In the middle of a regular "jurisdiction ballet" between the federal and state governments, the young people are now calling for more determined steps! The requirement? A clear strategy that is not only on paper, but also comes to schools and starts where it is really important: when learning! Verena by Hugo , the chair of the Böb, sums it up: "Economic education is a key competence for the future!"
Time is pushing!
The young generation feels it: Without solid knowledge of the economy and finance, the path into independence becomes a gambling. "We often feel helpless and left alone," says Wimmer and emphasizes the urgency of economic knowledge. The demand is clear: "The schools must be equipped accordingly in order to prepare us for the challenges of life!"
While the Böb congress itself raises the voice of the youth, politics is responsible. Dr. Jens Brandenburg , the Parliamentary State Secretary in the Ministry of Education, announces that the Ministry is working hand in hand with the Federal Ministry of Finance on financial courses. "Financial education is the cornerstone for a safe and wealthy life!"
More and more voices are being loud! Katharina Günther-Wünsch , Senator of Education in Berlin, sees economic education as an indispensable part of general education: "We have to make students fit for real life!" Our everyday life requires it. She speaks of the necessary skills that young people need to make clever decisions - from cell phone contracts to insurance conclusions.
economic education = democracy
But it's more than just knowledge! Sven Winkler , chairman of the general school management association, believes that this education is an essential building block for democracy: "Young people must be able to take responsibility!" A uniform curriculum for all schools is at the top of the list of priorities. wimmer and beautifully confirm that education policy is crucial for equal opportunities in society - a point that may no longer be ignored.
It is clear: education is the future! If politics acts now, we could not only strengthen tomorrow's students, but also the entire society! The time is ripe for changes and everyone should participate!
The Böb Congress 2024 provides proof: financial and economic education is not simply an issue, but topic - for everyone who wants to shape our future!