In 2006, the Rütli School in Berlin's Neukölln district became the
focus of German media attention for months. The interest was prompted by
an open letter from the school’s teachers, who apparently could no
longer cope with the growing violence, their students' lack of
prospects, and the large number of immigrant students with poor
German-language skills. The teachers were at the end of their rope, and
some even felt physically threatened during work. The school requested
police protection in order to ensure that classes could be held, and
officers agreed to talk to students about the escalation of the alleged
violence.
This photo shows a swarm of media in front of the Rütli School on
March 31, 2006. Although the problems were indeed serious, many
observers felt that the precariousness of the situation had been
exaggerated.
Media Crowding in Front of the Rütli School in Berlin (March 31, 2006)