“Named after whom?” That is the question. The Emil Krause Schule stands here as a testament to a man of great vision.
The Emil Krause Schule is more than just bricks and mortar. It is a symbol of educational equity in Hamburg. It is a place where students learn and grow. The school embodies the spirit of its namesake.
Emil Krause was a Social Democratic senator. He championed educational justice in the Barmbek working-class district. Krause served as Hamburg’s school senator from 1919. His tenure ended abruptly in 1933 because of the National Socialists.
Krause had a clear vision. He wanted functional school buildings. He collaborated with Oberbaudirektor Fritz Schumacher. Together they reshaped Hamburg’s schools. Their focus was on creating optimal learning environments. The Emil Krause Schule is a product of this collaboration.
The Emil Krause Schule was officially renamed on September 20 2019. The school celebrated with a big festival. Students, teachers, parents and alumni all attended. Local institutions also joined the celebration. The renaming marked a return to the school’s roots. The learning location on Krausestrasse was named Emil-Krause-Aufbaugymnasium until 2010.
The Emil Krause Schule has a commitment to diversity. The school strives to be open-minded. It also encourages courage and environmental awareness.
The Emil Krause Schule provides various programs. There is support for gifted students. There is also career and study orientation. The school offers different profiles for upper grades. These include Hamburg & Wasser and Der Traum vom guten Leben. Mensch und Umwelt is another profile. KunsTraum and Sport Gesundheit Gesellschaft are also available.
The Emil Krause Schule actively saves energy. It won the Energiesparmeister competition. The school is fighting for gold. It also supports a project in Togo.
The Emil Krause Schule offers several language options. Students can study Russian and Spanish.
The Emil Krause Schule has multiple locations. Classes 5 to 7 and the upper school are on Krausestrasse. Classes 8 to 10 are on Tieloh. International preparatory classes are on Bramfelder Strasse.
The Emil Krause Schule is more than just a school. It is a community. It is a place of learning and growth. Emil Krause’s vision lives on in this institution. The Emil Krause Schule is a beacon of hope.