Many primary school teachers experience a money shortage at their school: But there is good news, it sounds like from KL.

Slipped books and computers, neglected play areas and a lack of funds for schools and outings.

The financial reserves of primary schools are dwindling. This is a concern for Thomas Gyldal Petersen (S), chairman of the children and education committee at the Danish Municipalities Association (KL).

- It's worrying, because if we don't improve things, we'll lose something very important on the floor - the support for the Danish primary school system.

Despite the experiences of teachers, Thomas Gyldal Petersen (S), chairman of the children and education committee at KL, remains optimistic about the future of primary schools.

- We face a challenge that we've been working on for some time. Fortunately, there are many things moving in the right direction. We're not there yet, but we're still working on it.

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> Christiansborg must continue to understand that it takes some economic support to create a good primary school for all children.

> Thomas Gyldal Petersen (S), chairman of the children and education committee, KL

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The challenge is great in the municipalities

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According to Thomas Gyldal Petersen (S), money has been saved on primary schools in many municipalities, even though politicians do not seem to care. There is also an aging population, and residents who deserve a decent life.

- It's a tough challenge in the municipalities because expenses are increasing due to the need for more complex interventions, and the economy has not kept up in sufficient measure, says Thomas Gyldal Petersen (S).

This issue is familiar in Aalborg Municipality, where there have been several rounds of budget cuts on the school grounds.

Morten Thiessen, the mayor for children and youth in Aalborg Municipality, wants an end to budget cuts on the school grounds: "Our children deserve the best possible education, and we won't get there by continuing down this path." (Photo: © Søren Flytkjær - DR News)

Here, Morten Thiessen (K), the mayor for children and youth in the municipality, believes that the necessary savings have been made to build up the municipal economy.

- We need to stand firm on the fact that we've reached a point where we no longer have to go down the savings path. Now we need to look forward to a school that will be better tomorrow.

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Improvements on the way

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At the Danish Municipalities Association, Thomas Gyldal Petersen (S) also sees a positive future.

- Fortunately, there are some municipalities that are now beginning to have the opportunity to strengthen primary schools, and we hope to see more of this in the coming years as we turn the corner and keep more students in the regular school.

Earlier this year, politicians at Christiansborg allocated over 700 million DKK (https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2024/ny-aftale-om-folkeskolen/) to primary schools, and there is more money in the economic agreement for municipalities next year.

So things are moving in the right direction, believes Thomas Gyldal Petersen (S), who will work to ensure that it continues in the coming years.

- Christiansborg must continue to understand that it takes some economic support to create a good primary school for all children.

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