Silvia Steiner
SwitzerlandpoliticianFemale5.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Silvia Steiner is the Swiss politician serving as the head of the Department of Education in Zurich. In a recent legislative discussion regarding gender language guidelines in schools, she opposed a motion aimed at protecting students from penalties for not using gender-neutral language, asserting that current guidelines are merely recommendations and do not impose any obligations on students.
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Silvia Steiner announced her decision not to seek another term in office.
Die Mitte schickt Philipp Kutter ins RennenSwitzerland· 2026-06-22
Silvia Steiner will not run for re-election, stating it is time for a new era.
Grosse Erneuerung im Zürcher Regierungsrat: Das ist die AusgangslageSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
Silvia Steiner will not run for re-election, stating it is time for a new era.
Grosse Erneuerung im Zürcher Regierungsrat: Das ist die AusgangslageSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
Silvia Steiner is the educational director who expressed concern over potential increased costs for municipalities.
In Zürich ist sie nun fast sicherSwitzerland· 2026-03-03
Silvia Steiner may not run for re-election next year, indicating a potential shift in the political landscape.
Winterthurs Langzeit-Stadtpräsident trotzt allen AngriffenSwitzerland· 2026-02-14
Silvia Steiner is the educational director who proposed the simplification of the scholarship system.
Parlament will weniger Bürokratie und WartezeitSwitzerland· 2026-01-19Silvia Steiner expressed her dissatisfaction with the result of the vote.
Referendum droht nach knapper EntscheidungSwitzerland· 2026-01-19
Silvia Steiner is the education director who welcomes the decision to train Interactive Media Designers in Zurich.
Politiker fordern, dass Kunsthaus Cash wieder akzeptiertSwitzerland· 2025-10-17
Silvia Steiner, the Zurich education director, considers the current educational developments dangerous.
Französischunterricht unter Druck: Fällt die Schweiz auseinander?Switzerland· 2025-10-11
Silvia Steiner is the Zurich government councilor who predicts a bright future for the inter-cantonal university for special education.
Zürich reisst Heilpädagogen-Ausbildung an sichSwitzerland· 2025-09-28
Silvia Steiner is the Zurich education director who criticizes the ongoing reforms in the school system.
Bildungsdirektorin Silvia Steiner zur KontroverseSwitzerland· 2025-09-26
Silvia Steiner, Zürcher Bildungsdirektorin, nannte dies am Dienstag vor den Medien einen grossen Beitrag zur Bekämpfung des Ärztemangels in der Schweiz.
Zürich plant Ausbau auf 700 StudienplätzeSwitzerland· 2025-09-23
Silvia Steiner is the educational director involved in the Maturareform project in Zurich.
Jetzt ist die Maturareform auf KursSwitzerland· 2025-09-13Silvia Steiner has presented what will be taught in cantonal schools starting in 2029.
Gymnasium-Reform Zürich 2029: mehr Naturwissenschaften, weniger SpracheSwitzerland· 2025-09-12
Silvia Steiner has already clearly expressed her support for maintaining early French lessons in parliament.
Zürich streicht Frühfranzösisch: Protestnoten aus der WestschweizSwitzerland· 2025-09-08
Silvia Steiner is the educational director who opposed the motion to move French language instruction to secondary school.
Kantonsrat will Französisch auf die Oberstufe verschiebenSwitzerland· 2025-09-01
Silvia Steiner is the cantonal education director with whom Herr Leutenegger collaborates.
Der Run aufs Gymnasium und seine Folgen für die LehreSwitzerland· 2025-08-18
Silvia Steiner has been involved in the government since 2015 and is expected to be a significant figure in future elections.
Klein, weiblich und politisch einflussreichSwitzerland· 2025-07-29
Silvia Steiner is a representative of education who opposed the budget cuts to the vocational school.
Wohin mit der Berufsfachschule Uetikon?Switzerland· 2025-07-28
Silvia Steiner is the director leading the educational council that decides on the curriculum.
Schulfach «Wirtschaft und Recht» bedroht: Kritik an Zürcher ReformSwitzerland· 2025-07-19
Silvia Steiner is the education director for the Canton of Zurich.
Alte Kaserne von Zürich wird Bildungszentrum: Start der SanierungSwitzerland· 2025-07-03
Silvia Steiner is a member of the Zurich cantonal government involved in the exhibition.
Ausstellung Phänomena: Statt Comeback redimensionierte WanderausstellungSwitzerland· 2025-06-26
Silvia Steiner (Mitte) explained the government's position in the cantonal council.
Langzeitgymnasium-Debatte in Zürich: AL-Vorstoss scheitert klarSwitzerland· 2025-06-23
Silvia Steiner included a subtle black mask in her portrait due to her presidential year coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Natalie Rickli enthüllt ihr präsidiales Porträt für die Zürcher AhnengallerieSwitzerland· 2025-06-14
Silvia Steiner, president of the conference of cantonal education directors, advocated for a general smartphone ban in schools.
Nidwalden verbietet Handys an Schulen: Schweizweit erstes VerbotSwitzerland· 2025-05-05
Silvia Steiner is a member of the cantonal government and is expected to follow Künzle in not seeking another term in two years.
Mit Michael Künzle fällt eine bürgerliche BastionSwitzerland· 2025-04-02
Silvia Steiner, the education director, expressed hope for more convictions due to secured evidence.
Forensic Nurses führen in Zürich zu mehr AnzeigenSwitzerland· 2025-04-02
Silvia Steiner is the educational director who has been tasked with presenting a proposal for the implementation of the initiative.
Der Kantonsrat sagt Ja zur Förderklassen-Initiative – gut so!Switzerland· 2025-03-25
Silvia Steiner is the education director who opposed the initiative and ultimately lost.
Zürich beschliesst Einführung von KleinklassenSwitzerland· 2025-03-24
Silvia Steiner is the Director of Education who is mentioned in relation to the grading scale changes.
Die Gymiprüfung ist ein ErfolgsmodellSwitzerland· 2025-03-21