How does democracy work in schools?

Schools are like a microcosm of society—what happens outside in society is experienced in schools on a smaller scale: debates become more heated, opinions drift further apart. It is important that children and young people learn what democracy means and how to live together in a diverse society. Our schools are the ideal place for this. That is why the Robert Bosch Stiftung is placing a clear focus on democracy education in 2025.
 

But how does democracy work in schools? How can democracy education be successful? We asked teachers and school administrators at our German School Award winners. They live and teach democracy at their schools. You can see their answers in the film.

 In the 2025 competition year, the German School Award will present a special prize for democracy education for the first time. The award seeks schools that live democracy and teach their students to take responsibility and help shape society.