Since 2019, the Robert Bosch Stiftung has regularly commissioned representative surveys on the current state of schools in Germany, published under the title German School Barometer. This publication summarizes the key findings of a survey of teachers at general and vocational schools in Germany conducted between November 11 and December 2, 2025. According to the results, student behavior is the greatest challenge in everyday professional life for around half of all teachers. About one in two teachers would also like to see greater efforts to promote civic education at their schools. Many teachers are also unsure how to handle political opinions in the classroom. The regular use of artificial intelligence in staff rooms has more than doubled within a year. And, as in previous years, high levels of job satisfaction are accompanied by a consistently strong willingness among teachers to leave the profession. (Report in German Language)

In the 2025/2026 edition of the “German School Barometer Students,” the Robert Bosch Stiftung surveys children, adolescents, and one parent each about their quality of life, well-being at school, the quality of instruction, and opportunities for participation in school and the classroom. The study also takes an in-depth look at bullying. The findings of the representative study paint a clear picture: One in four children in Germany shows signs of psychological distress, with children from low-income families particularly affected. In addition, the vast majority of students would like to have more influence on how lessons are shaped, but so far feel only marginally heard. Another key finding: One-third of adolescents experience bullying by classmates on a regular basis.
The study was developed in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Julian Schmitz of the University of Leipzig and in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team.

In German language only.