Conference of Ministers of Education under the Greek Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers
29 October 2020 - Online
The Greek Chairmanship of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers has organised a conference of Ministers of Education on 29 October, with two themes of discussion:
- The education response to the COVID-19 crisis: the right to quality education in times of a pandemic and its challenges;
- Utilising education as a tool for promoting awareness of cultural heritage at risk from climate change in a culture of democracy
The meeting was held online.
Documents
- Agenda
- Concept note
- Political declaration
- A Roadmap for Action on the Council of Europe education response to Covid-19
- ‘’Promoting education for awareness of cultural heritage at risk by climate change in a democratic culture’’ by the Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs
Background documents
- Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)10 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on developing and promoting digital citizenship education
- Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)9 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on fostering a culture of ethics in the teaching profession
- Recommendation CM/Rec(2012)13 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on ensuring quality education
- Recommendation CM/Rec(2018)3 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on cultural heritage facing climate change: increasing resilience and promoting adaptation
Videos
Video of Ms Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe:
Video of Mr Jean-Michel Blanquer, Minister of Education, France:
Speeches and presentation
- Ms Niki Kerameus, Minister of Education and Religious Affairs of Greece
- Ms Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
- Mr Jean-Michel Blanquer, Minister of National Education, Youth and Sports of France (only in French)
- Dr Mikheil Chkhenkeli, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia
- Judge Mr Vassilios Skouris, Former President of the European Court of Justice
- An Education Response to COVID-19, Mr Sjur Bergan, Head, Education Department, Council of Europe
- Mr Paolo Vitti, Architect, visiting Professor at the University of Notre Dame, School of Architecture, USA
- Ms Emmanuella Doussis, Associate University Professor of International and European Studies, University of Athens “The Athens-Council of Europe model: simulation on protecting cultural heritage from climate change – education for democratic citizenship in the digital era”
The Conference of Ministers of Education in the news
- Scuola: Consiglio d’Europa, “risposta dell’istruzione alla pandemia Covid-19”. Buric, “educazione sia inclusiva” / SIR
- Scuola: Consiglio d’Europa, “risposta dell’istruzione alla pandemia Covid-19”. “Lezioni online non sufficienti, inventare nuovi modi di insegnamento” / SIR
- Scuola: Consiglio d’Europa, “risposta dell’istruzione alla pandemia Covid-19”. “Ascoltare famiglie e società civile” / SIR
- Ministros europeos piden garantizar educación universal durante la pandemia / EFE – La Vanguardia
- Comunicat de presă al Ministerului Educației, Culturii și Cercetării / Moldpres
- Διαδικτυακή συζήτηση των υπουργών Παιδείας της ΕΕ με πρωτοβουλία της Ελλάδας / Ta Nea
- Μ. Βαρβιτσιώτης: Η ιστορία θα πρέπει να λειτουργεί ενωτικά και όχι διχαστικά / Capital.gr
- Μ. Βαρβιτσιώτης: Η ιστορία θα πρέπει να λειτουργεί ενωτικά και όχι διχαστικά / Daily Travelling News
- Monica Anisie a participat la Conferinţa informală a miniştrilor Educaţiei din Consiliul Europei / Agerpres
- Council of Europe publishes ‘Roadmap for Action’ as education’s response to Covid-19 crisis / Agence Europe
- Greek schools to hold minute of silence for Samuel Paty / Kathimerini
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