Thuringia Faces Growing Crisis as 60,000 Report Card Grades Go Unassigned

Widespread teacher shortages leave thousands of students without grades in key subjects, prompting government action to address the issue.

Over 60,000 grades were missing from midyear report cards in Thuringia for the 2024/2025 school year, up from 51,232 the previous year.
Subjects most affected by the teacher shortage include music, art, ethics, chemistry, and physics, with regular schools experiencing more gaps than high schools.
The missing grades impact approximately one in four students across 324 schools, with some fearing disadvantages in future academic or job applications.
The Thuringian government has announced a 20-point plan to combat the teacher shortage, including expanding teacher training, easing entry into the profession, and reducing administrative burdens.
Students and education advocates warn that continued gaps in critical subjects could exacerbate long-term educational and career challenges.