“For inclusion to succeed, communication and constructive collaboration at all levels are called for”

The aspiration to make participation in high-quality education possible for all, irrespective of individual backgrounds and abilities, is generally greeted with broad approval. However, opinions differ on how this guiding principle, which is central to an inclusive education system, should be put into practice. For many, such a far-reaching concept which entails a reform of fundamental structures in the education system seems virtually impossible to implement. In this interview KLAUS HEBBORN spells out that the way to an inclusive education system should be seen as a process which demands a well-coordinated joint approach by state stakeholders on all levels and with the involvement of civil society.