<P> Since the 1990s, a few changes have been taking place in many schools: </P> <Ul> <Li> Introduction of bilingual education in some subjects </Li> <Li> Experimentation with different styles of teaching </Li> <Li> Equipping all schools with computers and Internet access </Li> <Li> Creation of local school philosophy and teaching goals ("Schulprogramm"), to be evaluated regularly </Li> <Li> Reduction of Gymnasium school years (Abitur after grade 12) and introduction of afternoon periods as in many other western countries </Li> </Ul> <Li> Introduction of bilingual education in some subjects </Li> <Li> Experimentation with different styles of teaching </Li>

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