Majority of Austrian Teachers Support School Mobile Phone Ban

The nationwide poll found that 44% of teachers were firmly in favour of a ban, with a further 30% “somewhat” in favour.
Carinthia Plans Mobile Phone Ban in Primary Schools

The proposed ban wouldn’t apply to older pupils aged 10 to 14 and could eventually pave the way for nationwide regulations.
Bomb Threats Disrupt Schools in St. Pölten

This follows a similar disruption last week when bomb threat emails impacted dozens of schools across the country.
One in Five Teachers in Vienna Are Underqualified

This figure has doubled in just three years, with the proportion standing at one in ten teachers three years ago.
Vienna Schools ‘Need 200 More Teachers’ as Shortages Continue

The interview follows last week’s large protest in Vienna, where thousands demonstrated against teacher shortages and overwork.
Schoolchildren in Storm-Hit Areas Excused from School

This also applies to pupils unable to attend due to road closures or unsafe routes caused by storm damage.
Vienna to Install Solar Panels in All Municipal Schools by 2025

Officials say that 46 Viennese schools already have solar panels, with ten more systems to be added by the end of the year.
Study: Austrian Schools See Mix of Old and Young Teachers

The oldest teachers are primarily found in upper secondary schools and vocational institutions, in line with the OECD average.
Pupils Explore Democracy in Interactive Game at Austrian Parliament

The pupils are divided into small groups to investigate questions such as what defines a liberal democracy and the role parliament plays.
Study: Parents in Austria Spend €2,200 Annually per Child on Education

Parents in Austria spend an average of €2,223 a year on their child’s education, according to a study by the Chamber of Labour (AK).