Participants in a world café activity during Project DEMOCRAT workshop at the International Parents Alliance Parent Summit 2024

Empowering democratic policies: Project DEMOCRAT and Inspiring Change at the International Parents Alliance Summit 2024

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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 transformative approaches in education. At the heart of these discussions was Project DEMOCRAT, a visionary initiative dedicated to fostering democratic values in schools and strengthening…

A collage showing diverse groups of people embracing, holding DEMOCRAT signs, hands in a circle, and engaged in conversation—symbolizing the unity, collaboration, and engagement promoted by the DEMOCRAT Project’s Local Pilot Projects for education for democracy.

Design of Local Pilot Projects: a cornerstone in the DEMOCRAT Project

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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 they aim to empower students and educators across six EU countries—Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Poland, and Spain—to actively participate in democratic processes. Within the broader…

Participants engaging in the Transnational DEMOCRAT Workshop focused on democratic education

Advancing Democratic Education: Key Takeaways from the 2-Day Transnational DEMOCRAT Workshop in Dublin

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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 together educators, researchers, and policymakers to discuss and refine strategies for promoting democracy through education. This workshop, funded by the European Union’s HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination…

DEMOCRAT logo superimposed on Tallinn's square, embodying democratic education

Unlocking Democratic Education: 5 Highlights from the DEMOCRAT Conference in Tallinn

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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 education and democracy. Spanning two days, the conference featured enlightening discussions, research presentations, and collaborative sessions aimed at exploring the challenges and opportunities in democratic…

ICCS Study

ICCS Study

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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 and two German benchmarking regions. The sample includes 19 European countries, 16 of them from the European Union; 2 South American countries and one Asian…

Promoting Educational innovation (again)

Promoting Educational innovation (again)

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The Digital with Purpose Movement (DwP) an initiative of the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) held its second summit on 27, 28 and 29 September. The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) is an inclusive and open multi-sector, multi-stakeholder organisation with a challenging agenda, driven by leading global companies. GeSI believes that responsible business, with digital…

Midterm review of the European Education Area

Midterm review of the European Education Area

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The European Parliament and the European Commission has jointly organised a large event in Brussels that was to evaluate the progress towards the envisaged European Education Area by 2035. Parents International could bring the voice of European parents to the table. The event coincided with the publication of our Democrat Framework, giving us a perfect opportunity…

Education for Democracy Panel Presentation at ECPR in Prague

Education for Democracy Panel Presentation at ECPR in Prague

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The European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) held its 2023 General Conference in Prague between 4 and 7 September. The panel was a good opportunity to present our different starting points that brings Democrat partners together for a shared aim: supporting education for democracy. The panel focused on the opportunities to strengthen contemporary responsible democratic citizenship, that…