Teacher Returns to Work After Student Attack at Spremberg School

The incident has reignited concerns about rising violence in schools, while conflicting accounts of a racist remark remain unresolved.

A teacher at the Berufsorientierende Oberschule Spremberg was physically attacked twice by a student on February 21, 2025, resulting in bruises and contusions.
The school responded with disciplinary actions, temporarily suspending the student, and initiated pedagogical measures, including discussions with students and the student's parents.
The teacher has resumed teaching, and the school emphasized the importance of teaching emotional regulation to young students.
Conflicting reports about a potential racist remark during the incident remain unconfirmed, with no corroboration from other students or the Ministry of Education.
A recent survey by the Verband Bildung und Erziehung (VBE) highlights a broader trend, with 60% of school leaders reporting an increase in violence over the past five years.