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From Protest to Participation: Fostering Democratic Agency in Young People
How educators, civil society, and policymakers can empower youth as active shapers of democratic life. Democratic agency in young people is a core mission of project DEMOCRAT. In recent years,…
Schools as Spaces of Democracy: How Participation Contributes to a Democratic School Culture
Participation is a cornerstone of democratic education. However, not every participation process automatically fosters democratic learning or contributes to a democratic school culture. Using the example of the program “Your…
Education for Democracy: Building a Peaceful Future Through Learning
Introduction In a world increasingly shaped by conflict and division, education plays a vital role in promoting peace and unity. The United Nations defines a “Culture of Peace” as fostering…
Developing Good Democratic Education: A Participatory Approach by DKJS
Young people can actively shape democracy, and they want to be part of it. Adults are responsible for empowering them in this process by creating open spaces, meaningful learning opportunities,…
Strengthening Liberal Democracy through University Lifelong Learning: The Democrat Horizon Project as a Model of Good Practice
Introduction Carme Royo (Executive Director) and Diana Treviño-Eberhard (Project Manager) of eucen, along with partners of the DEMOCRAT project, have recently published an innovative practice paper in the European Journal…
Essential Primary Geography Education: A Powerful Tool for Democracy
by Benjamin Mallon Introduction Geography education is recognised as a vehicle for learners to make sense of the world around them (Lambert, 2018) and to explore and participate in solutions…
Teaching for Tomorrow: Why Democracy Education Matters inIreland Today
In today’s world, where information spreads instantly and global challenges affect our everyday lives, understanding democracy is essential. For students in Ireland, learning about democracy isn’t just another subject; it’s…
Detecting and Disseminating Misinformation: Strengthening Critical Democratic Abilities
Detecting Misinformation: Challenges and Impacts on Democracies The proliferation of misinformation on social media platforms represents a considerable threat for the quality of public discourse and the integrity of democratic…
Embracing the Digital in Democratic Citizenship Education – Powerful insights
We are more connected to the world than we’ve ever been. Globalization and increasingly affordable digital technologies have diversified the communities we engage in, both on- and offline.
Digital Learning: the Impact of Parental Support in Reduceing Gender Gap
Policy Challenges and Envisaged Changes in Digital Learning In recent years, the use of online learning tools in education has increased significantly in most developed countries. This trend was further…
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…