School5 minParents who help shape the school instead of watchingEducation is more successful when teachers and parents pull together - in a trusting and active co-operation.
Media5 minAt what point does GPS tracking become intrusive?More and more children are constantly being tracked by their parents. Even at school. This is detrimental to children's development, writes our author.
School5 minGaining respect without being authoritarianIf you want to establish a certain level of respect as a teacher, the concept of the new authority comes into play.
Columns12 minOur favourite 2023 texts from the Fritz+Fränzi magazinesThe Fritz+Fränzi magazine is published ten times a year. The online editorial team has selected the texts that have particularly touched us, inspired us and given us food for thought.
Family5 minAn end to selectionOur columnist believes that selection after primary school is unfair and calls for a radical rethink.
Media7 minHow do we protect our children from online abuse?Sexual harassment and cyberbullying are now so widespread among young people that parents and schools need to take action.
Career choice4 minIt doesn't always have to be grammar schoolA successful professional life depends on much more than traditional school knowledge. That's why we should finally break with the idea that the school-leaving certificate is the ideal route in the education system.
Education6 minWhat to do if the child is lying?Conflicts between children are part of everyday kindergarten and school life. Parents should listen to them - but also put themselves in the other person's shoes.
Family5 minMy child is not lying to me!Conflicts between children are part of everyday kindergarten and school life. Parents should listen to them - but also put themselves in the other person's shoes.
Family6 minWe need to create more freedom to promote talentWhat impact has the lockdown had on our children's learning? None too negative, says Switzerland's top school headmaster, Thomas Minder.
Family5 min«I would have liked more coordination from the federal government»How is the return to normal schooling organised? Thomas Minder, the headmaster of German-speaking Switzerland, on the planned start of school.
Family6 minCommunication between school and parentsWhat should you do if your child is not doing well at school? What should you do if you can't understand what's happening at school?
Family10 min«Mr Minder, why are there so few suitable headteachers?»Thomas Minder, Switzerland's top headteacher, in an interview about the acute shortage of headteachers, career changers and individualised teaching.
