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Strengthening Democracy Through Education for Democracy: Policy Recommendations from the DEMOCRAT Project
Building a Democratic Future with Education In today’s world, democracy faces a unique set of challenges, from the spread of misinformation to political polarization and global crises like climate change…
Innovating Education for Democracy: The DEMOCRAT Project’s Journey to Strengthen Responsible Citizenship
Building a Democratic Future Through Education for Democracy As we navigate today’s world filled with pressing challenges—like rising polarization, environmental crises, and digital shifts—there’s a critical need to rethink how…
Facing Modern Challenges to Democracy: The Need for Education for Democracy
The Evolving Threats to Democracy Education for Democracy (EfD) emerges as an essential approach to equip citizens—especially young people—with the knowledge and skills to address these critical challenges and uphold…
Innovating Education for Democracy: The DEMOCRAT Project’s Journey to Strengthen Responsible Citizenship
Education for Democracy – A Cornerstone of European Identity Democracy forms the bedrock of European identity, uniting diverse nations under shared values of freedom, justice, and responsible citizenship. With growing…
4 Powerful Ways Social Innovation in Education Drives Democratic Values in Schools
As modern democracies face a range of social challenges, fostering democratic values from an early age has never been more critical. Project DEMOCRAT is leading the way by introducing social…
Empowering democratic policies: Project DEMOCRAT and Inspiring Change at the International Parents Alliance Summit 2024
Introduction: A Spotlight on Project DEMOCRAT The International Parents Alliance Parent Summit 2024 served as a significant platform for thought leaders, educators, and parents worldwide to come together and discuss…
Design of Local Pilot Projects: a cornerstone in the DEMOCRAT Project
Introduction The Design of Local Pilot Projects (LPPs), a core deliverable of the DEMOCRAT project, focuses on creating educational interventions that strengthen democratic civic competencies. These pilots are crucial as…
16th ESA Conference in Porto – Exploring Education for Democracy in Poland
Marta Warat and Paulina Sekuła, scholars from the Jagiellonian University and members of the DEMOCRAT project consortium, recently participated in the 16th European Sociological Association (ESA) conference held in Porto…
Enhancing Digital Literacy in Disadvantaged Schools
Introduction to Digital Literacy in Disadvantaged Schools Parents International is participating in DRONE, a Horizon Europe project focusing on digital literacy and supporting digital citizenship education, particularly for disadvantaged students…
Advancing Democratic Education: Key Takeaways from the 2-Day Transnational DEMOCRAT Workshop in Dublin
Overview of the Transnational DEMOCRAT Workshop The recent Transnational DEMOCRAT Workshop, hosted at Dublin City University (DCU) from June 6-7, 2024, aimed to enhance democratic education across Europe by bringing…
Unlocking Democratic Education: 5 Highlights from the DEMOCRAT Conference in Tallinn
Day 1: Unveiling the Role of Education in Democratic Citizenship The DEMOCRAT Conference in Tallinn offered a stage for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to delve into the crucial nexus of…
ICCS Study
On the 28th of November, the results of the 2022 cycle of the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) were published [https://www.iea.nl/sites/default/files/2023-12/ICCS-2022-International-Report.pdf]. The study was conducted in 22 countries…