Copenhagen is increasing its investment in the public school system by 150 million kroner annually for the next four years, prioritizing resources for children despite canceling a planned school expansion at Peder Lykke School. The decision to halt construction stems from adjusted forecasts indicating a decrease in the expected number of children and a surplus of special education places in the city.

The funds will be allocated to crucial areas such as transition educators in all schools, ensuring two adults are present in early grades, enhancing learning environments, bolstering leadership capacity, and facilitating skills development. This investment demonstrates the city’s commitment to prioritizing children’s needs and improving the quality of education.

The municipality emphasizes that no students at Peder Lykke School will lose access to any special program due to the cancellation. The focus remains on utilizing existing vacant premises in other schools to avoid unnecessary construction, aligning with both economic and environmental considerations.

Concerns raised about the city prioritizing reports over the well-being of children have been refuted, with officials stating that the budget increase directly reflects a commitment to the children and their educational experience. The decision to cancel construction mirrors a similar situation in 2023, where a general school project was scrapped due to declining student numbers.

Copenhagen will maintain its ten special schools, ensuring that children who require specialized support will continue to receive it. The municipality aims to allocate resources wisely, prioritizing the educational needs of students over unnecessary building projects.