The History of the GDR Will Now Be Mandatory in Upper Secondary Schools
Berlin has reversed its previous decision, making the history of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) mandatory in upper secondary school curricula as part of a revised educational framework.
F.A.Z. exclusive: GDR history remains mandatory in Berlin education
Berlin's education senator has reversed plans to make GDR history non-mandatory in high schools following protests from history teachers.
GDR in School Education: Outrageous Historical Forgetfulness
A report highlights the alarming decline in knowledge about East German history among students, particularly in Berlin, where teaching GDR history is not mandatory in high school, which undermines democracy.
Classes in Berlin: The GDR Should No Longer Be Mandatory Curriculum in Upper Secondary Education
Students in Berlin will no longer be required to study the history of the GDR in upper secondary education, a decision that has left history teachers confused.
Exhibition on GDR Theatre History: Curtains that Never Opened
An exhibition by the Ernst Busch Acting School highlights dramas that were banned from premiere in GDR theatre, exploring the significant gaps in the narrative of East German cultural history.