An eraser is a simple and inexpensive tool that all of us used in our school days. It erases mistakes and improves our handwriting, but did you know that an eraser can do even more than that? In this article, we will show you 5 ingenious things you can do with an eraser. From DIY projects to solving everyday problems, these tricks are sure to spark your creativity and make your life easier.

One of the clever tricks that can be performed with an eraser is cleaning jewelry. If you find that your jewelry has lost its luster, you no longer need expensive cleaning solutions. Just use an eraser to gently clean the surface of the jewelry. This trick works especially well with jewelry made of metals such as silver or gold.

The discussion about ethics instruction in Tyrolean schools is gaining momentum. Now VP and FP have also presented their plans for this. For the head of the Tyrolean school district, this is a welcome step.

In an interview with the Tyrolean daily newspaper, she emphasized that ethics as a subject is long overdue. It is important for students in today’s society to develop the ability to recognize, analyze and reflect on ethical issues. Especially in a time when fake news and radical ideologies dominate social media, it is incredibly important that students learn to question and argue critically, she said.

In many countries, the privatization of educational institutions is being discussed. One option being considered is collaboration between public and private partners in the form of public-private partnerships (PPP). In the school sector, new opportunities may arise through targeted collaboration between public schools and private companies.
PPP has gained importance in many areas in recent years. The cooperation of public and private partners is intended to enable a more efficient use of resources and the pooling of expertise. In the school sector, this could lead to educational institutions benefiting from the experience and expertise of private companies, thereby creating an innovative school system.
However, working with private companies also raises concerns about the quality of education and control over schools. There is concern that private partners in PPPs are given too much influence over educational institutions and the public interest is neglected. Therefore, in the case of PPPs in the school sector, careful regulations and cooperation agreements must be made to balance the interests of public educational institutions and private companies.
This study examines the potential, challenges and risks of PPPs in the school sector and presents possible solutions to find a balanced approach.

The importance of privatizing educational institutions

Privatization of educational institutions is a controversial topic. There are a variety of opinions on whether privatization is a good solution for improving the education system. Much of the argument for privatization stems from economic considerations. Proponents of privatization believe that it increases competition among educational institutions, thereby improving the quality of education.

The day care center “Casa de Luz in São Paulo, Brazil, offers children from difficult backgrounds a place of safety and security. But especially in the Corona pandemic the non-profit institution has to cope with big financial challenges. For this reason, the two German companies ECOPLAN and CURSOR decided to help and made a donation in the amount of 5.000 euros.
ECOPLAN, as a consulting company for production processes, and CURSOR, as a provider of CRM software, not only share a close business relationship, but also the conviction that it is important to break the “control loop” to interrupt. This means breaking out of traditional patterns and taking action to bring about positive change. With the donation to the “Casa de Luz” day care center ECOPLAN and CURSOR want to contribute to give children from difficult backgrounds a better future.
The donation is a concrete example of how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be put into practice. Because more and more companies see themselves as having a responsibility not only to make profits, but also to show social commitment. ECOPLAN and CURSOR have shown that this is possible even in difficult times and that one can make a difference with concrete actions.

An overview of the donation campaign “Breaking the control loop

ECOPLAN and CURSOR, two companies from the region, donated together to the children’s home “Cantinho do Céu” in Brazil. The daycare center is located in one of São Paulo’s poorer neighborhoods and caters to children from difficult backgrounds. The children receive a warm meal, homework support and leisure activities.

Examination regulations in the elementary school sector ensure that students receive a comprehensive education and a solid foundation in the core subjects of mathematics, German and English. In particular, learning area II, basic mathematics, teaches important skills and abilities that are essential for a successful educational career.

Learning area II covers the mathematical basics that are of central importance for everyday life as well as for other school subjects. Basic knowledge in the areas of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and stochastics is taught here. Students learn not only to understand mathematics, but also to apply it and use it in different contexts.