News & Publications
Interesting publications on the topic of equitable early childhood education.
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Statement on the Planned Mandatory Language Tests & ABC Classes
As part of the planned language assessment and the preparatory year for school readiness, Dr. Seyran Bostancı, Dr. Anna Aleksandra Wojciechowicz, and Benedikt Wirth have authored a scientific statement.
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Statement on the Planned ABC Classes in North Rhine-Westphalia
Analytical statements on the planned language screenings and ABC classes in North Rhine-Westphalia and their impact on language education and educational inequalities.
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Digitalization in Early Childhood Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Unresolved Issues
On June 2, 2026, Zukunft D and the GeDAB network hosted a joint event titled “Digital Platforms for Inclusive Access to Education.” Together with representatives from government, academia, the field of early childhood education, and other stakeholders in early childhood education, we discussed how digital solutions can contribute to greater participation in access to child care. …
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GeDAB Moves to the Schwarzkopf Foundation for Young Europe
We are very pleased to have been part of the Schwarzkopf Foundation for Young Europe since June 1, 2026. This change marks the beginning of a new chapter for us. The Schwarzkopf Foundation for Young Europe has been committed to democracy education for many years. GeDAB is part of networks such as the Young Islam…
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Strengthening Language Development: Scientific Statement Puts the Debate on Mandatory Language Screenings into Perspective
Statement on the Planned Introduction of Nationwide Language Screening for Four-Year-Olds and the Debate on Preschool Classes by Timm Albers & Seyran Bostancı
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“I fought for a long time, but in the end we made the switch anyway.”
NaDiRa Working Paper
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“And you’re out!” – Institutional Racism in Early Childhood Education
Barriers to Access and Participation Practices in Berlin Daycare Centers