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School in Emmendingen to undergo name change, becoming Eduard-Spranger-School.

Eduard Spranger School in Emmendingen to undergo name change due to his support of eugenics-related statements during the Nazi era. A study by the district archive reveals Spranger's endorsement of Nazi racist hygiene theories, including justifying the euthanasia program. Last year, during the...

School located in Emmendingen to undergo name change, becoming Eduard-Spranger-School.
School located in Emmendingen to undergo name change, becoming Eduard-Spranger-School.

School in Emmendingen to undergo name change, becoming Eduard-Spranger-School.

The Eduard Spranger School, located in Emmendingen, is set to undergo a significant change in name, as the district council has scheduled a decision for October 2025. This decision comes in response to concerns over the school's original namesake's connections to Nazi ideology.

Eduard Spranger, a figure from the past, was found to have supported the Nazi doctrine of racial hygiene, a belief system that justified the euthanasia program. This discovery, revealed in a study from the district archive, has sparked discussions about the appropriateness of continuing to honour him.

The teachers' and school conference have voiced their support for the renaming, a significant development in the process. The conference's stance is a reflection of the school's commitment to upholding values that align with the modern era.

The discussion about the renaming of the Eduard Spranger School is not confined to Emmendingen. In fact, it extends beyond the local level, with other schools named after Spranger also subject to debate. Last year, the principal of the Emmendingen school informed district administrator Hanno Hurth that the name is no longer uncontroversial.

The aim of the renaming is to choose a name that better reflects the school's values today. The renaming is an attempt to distance the institution from Spranger's controversial views during the Nazi era.

The process of renaming involves various stakeholders, working together to find a suitable new name for the school. The decision on the renaming is a crucial step towards ensuring the school's name aligns with the values it upholds today.

The district council will convene for a special session on August 14, 2025, to make the final decision on the renaming of the Eduard Spranger School. The community eagerly awaits this decision, marking a new chapter for the school in Emmendingen.

Discussions about the appropriateness of the Eduard Spranger School's name, due to its namesake's ties to Nazi ideology, have expanded beyond local politics, reaching into the realms of general news and education-and-self-development, as other schools named after Spranger are also being scrutinized. This debate is not only about changing the school's name but also about standing for values that align with the modern era, signifying a step towards self-development and a commitment to education-and-self-development principles that reject racism and discrimination.

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