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Support for CMS and FES strengthens educational equity
The Griesheim Local History Museum Association is supporting the homework assistance program at the Carlo-Mierendorff School and the Friedrich-Ebert School with a donation of €500. As those involved announced, the donation was presented at a symbolic handover ceremony on February 4, 2026. In addition to representatives of the museum association, the school principals, the Griesheim Youth Services department, and the homework assistance team leaders were also present. Several children attended the ceremony on behalf of the program's participants.
Dr. Julia Mörtel, chairwoman of the Griesheim Local History Museum, emphasized that the support represents a conscious investment in the future of young people in the area. Education and cultural identity are inextricably linked. As an extracurricular educational institution, the museum sees itself as having a responsibility to strengthen children in their development and social participation.
Targeted support for children with special needs
The homework support program is aimed at children with increased linguistic or social support needs, especially those who cannot access institutionalized support services. Many come from educationally disadvantaged families or have limited German language skills. In small groups and with consistent mentors, they receive targeted support with their schoolwork.
The program was established at both elementary schools in close cooperation between the school administration and the youth services department. The program is run by the youth services department of the city of Griesheim, which employs the staff on contractually agreed-upon expense allowances. The funds from the donation will be shared equally between the two schools.
Financing remains uncertain
After long-term funding from the Darmstadt-Dieburg district ended, Mayor Geza Krebs-Wetzl issued a public appeal for donations. Subsequently, the school's support association, the savings bank, the district's social foundation, as well as local initiatives and private donors contributed. This ensured the continuation of the homework assistance program in the 2025/2026 school year.
However, funding for the 2026/2027 school year is still uncertain. Further donations are needed to ensure the long-term continuation of the program and to provide children with reliable learning support.
The team leaders of the homework help program at both schools would like to thank everyone for their support and emphasize the importance of the donations for their ongoing work with the children.
(GRIESHEIM – RED/PSG)
Featured image: In the front row, from left to right: Susan Massarat, Homework Help Team Leader; Andrea Blaumer, Secretary of the Local History Museum; Kristina Trunk, Owner of Museum Education; Julia Mörtel, Chairwoman of the Local History Museum; Ina James, Head of CMS School; Christian Grunwald, Head of Youth Services; Felix Althaus, Youth Services Intern; in the back row, from left to right: David, Yasna, Emily, and Sultan. Photo: Marcel Rauschkolb
