Education Policy in Munich in Focus: February 2026

Education Committee in Munich: Current Debates and Decisions in February 2026

In February 2026, the Education Committee of the City of Munich engaged intensively with central topics in education policy. During a double session on February 11, both structural challenges and concrete projects in the education sector were addressed. The focus was on the support of childcare facilities, democratic education at schools, and the further development of full-day school programs.

Investment Cost Support for Non-Municipal Childcare Facilities

A central topic of the session was the investment cost support for non-municipal childcare facilities. The focus was on the childcare center "Haus für Kinder" at Beuerberger Straße 9 in the 19th district, for which a construction cost subsidy was applied for. This measure is part of a broader program supporting the expansion of early childhood education in Munich.

Munich has been promoting the expansion of childcare places for years in order to improve the balance between the labor market and family life. The construction cost subsidy for non-municipal providers enables another step toward comprehensive, high-quality childcare. In addition, this promotes the diversity of providers, which is considered particularly valuable in local education policy.

Democratic Education at Schools: Structural Anchoring and Perspectives

Another focus of the session was democratic education in the Department for Education and Sport. The Education Committee discussed the structural anchoring of democratic values in school education. City School Inspector Kraus presented current measures and future perspectives, including the further development of curricula, the integration of project weeks, and collaboration with extracurricular partners.

The discussion emphasized the importance of democratic education in a time of increasing societal polarization. The goal is not only to provide students with knowledge but also to strengthen their ability to participate and take responsibility. This task requires long-term planning and investments—both in terms of personnel and finances.

Further Development of the Full-Day School Program

A third focus was the further development of the full-day school program at municipal secondary schools. Particular attention was given to the redesign of the offer at the Ludwig-Thoma Secondary School and the Wilhelm-Röntgen Secondary School. The adaptation to the needs of students and the optimization of care hours were central to the discussion.

Municipal secondary schools play a central role in Munich, especially in the integration of children from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. The expansion of the full-day program not only enables better care but also strengthens academic performance through additional support offers. The decisions made in February aim to ensure these offers in the long term and continuously improve them.

Outlook: Education as the Key to Munich’s Future

The sessions of the Education Committee in February 2026 show that Munich is deliberately advancing its education policy—both in early childhood care and in school education. The investments in childcare facilities, the strengthening of democratic education, and the adaptation of the full-day school program reflect a clear understanding of education that prioritizes inclusion, quality, and future viability.

In the coming months, it will be particularly important to monitor the implementation of the decided measures and, if necessary, make corrections. Education is a central key to the development of Munich—and the city is ready to invest in it.