Parents call for thorough examination of harassment incidents at the educational institution
Berlin grapples with allegations of teacher bullying
Berlin, Germany - The parent-teacher association of the Carl-Bolle School has spoken out about alleged bullying of a gay teacher. In a statement, they expressed solidarity with the victim and urged action from the authorities.
Reports of discrimination against the teacher due to their sexual orientation have left the association "shocked." They raised concerns about persistent issues at the school, such as exclusion, violence, and disrespect among students.
The statement, initially reported by the "Berliner Morgenpost," also highlighted the misuse of religion to discriminate against and demean other students.,
This comes after a teacher at the Moabit-based primary school claimed to have been bullied by students from Muslim families for months due to his sexual orientation. He also alleged bullying and false accusations from a colleague, which led to a complaint against him.
Despite repeated requests for help, the teacher has been on sick leave for about three months. Neither the school leadership nor Senator for Education Katharina Günther-Wünsch (CDU) have made any public statements regarding the case.
The parent-teacher association demands that inappropriate comments and derogatory behavior be recognized, addressed, and consistently punished. They advocated for a culture of mutual respect based on the German Constitution, irrespective of religion, origin, or lifestyle.
The association, however, rejected hasty blame allocation, populist generalizations, and blanket defamation of Muslims. They emphasized that many Muslim families uphold values aligned with the country's legal system.
The association also called on the city authorities to intensify their efforts at this juncture. They highlighted the need for a school website, prompt action against the maintenance backlog, and strengthened violence prevention among students. The association expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of response from the responsible parties regarding the current events.
While there is no detailed publicly available information about the measures taken by the Berlin Senate or the Carl-Bolle School authorities in response to the allegations, the school is said to have a well-functioning school social work system that cooperates with relevant authorities, youth welfare offices, and the police [1].
The parents and teachers at the Carl-Bolle School are demanding a culture of mutual respect based on the German Constitution, embracing diversity in education-and-self-development, lifestyle, politics, and general-news, while rejecting discrimination and keeping a watchful eye on matters like bullying. These issues have raised concerns about the school's current state, the need for prompt action against maintainance backlog, strengthened violence prevention, and an updated school website to improve general communication.
