Three short documentaries report on various aspects of the educational system, including youth media, daycare, and schools.

1. Behind the scenes at Young World newspaper. The GDR's second-largest daily newspaper, it is produced by the Central Council of the Free German Youth for a young, working-class audience.

2. A large network of day care centers cooperates with parents to provide quality care and upbringing for the GDR's youngest citizens.

3. A delegation from Egypt is invited to East German by Margot Honecker, the Minister of Education. They visit East German schools and participate in discussions about improving education.