Spanning over 1,000 pages, this work offers a current and comprehensive overview of the education system in Germany throughout the entire lifespan: from early education, care, and upbringing, to general and vocational schools, higher education and further training, and education in adulthood. The evaluative reflection on challenges and strategies aims to make educational potentials—both for individuals and society—more accessible. I. Educational structures, educational institutions, education expenditures II. Tasks and challenges in the education system III. Early education and primary school IV. The secondary level V. Higher education VI. Continuing education and training, education in older and advanced age VII. Educational media and digital information environments.