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New publication – Contextualising Competences for Democratic Culture in Digital Citizenship Education (Guidance document)
“Contextualising Competences for Democratic Culture in Digital Citizenship Education” targets policymakers, curriculum developers, educators, and other stakeholders involved in education. It aims to explain how the Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (RFCDC) supports Digital...
GENERAL REPORT - First annual Forum for History Education - Belgrade, 3-4 November 2022
Nouvelle publication - “Sites of Memories: Learning spaces for democracy”
Since 1954, following the adoption of the Cultural Convention, the Council of Europe has been working on history in response to Article 2, which stipulates: “Each Contracting Party shall, insofar as may be possible: a. encourage the study by its own nationals of the languages, history and...
GENERAL REPORT - Second annual Forum for History Education - Brussels, 7-8 March 2023
New publication - History Education in the Digital Age
Since 1954, following the adoption of the Cultural Convention, the Council of Europe has been working on history in response to Article 2, which stipulates: “Each Contracting Party shall, insofar as may be possible: a. encourage the study by its own nationals of the languages, history and...
GLOSSARY OF TERMS RELATED TO ETHICS AND INTEGRITY IN EDUCATION
New ISBN Publication - ETINED - Volume 8
This glossary has been prepared within the framework of the Council of Europe Platform on Ethics, Transparency and Integrity in Education (ETINED). Based on Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)18 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on countering education fraud, the glossary includes 135...
Progress made towards the European Space for Citizenship Education
An important step towards the creation of a European Space for Citizenship Education was taken during the 12th meeting of the European Policy Advisors’ Network (EPAN) held online on 14 - 16 May. This initiative, part of the Council of Europe Education Strategy 2024-2030, aims to establish a...
Entry into Force of Multilateral Treaty on Automatic Recognition of Qualifications of Benelux and Baltic States Celebrated in Brussels
In a significant milestone for higher education in Europe, the Multilateral Treaty on Automatic Recognition of Qualifications was celebrated in a ceremony at the Residence Palace in Brussels. The event marks the formal entry into force of the treaty on 1 May 2024, strengthening the legal...
Strengthening Democratic Citizenship Education in Albania at the EU Fair
Europe week 2024 in Albania, kicked off in Shiroka, Shkodra on 4 May. At the Council of Europe stand, dedicated to human rights, inclusiveness and diversity, a number of successful projects implemented in Albania through collaboration with local and international partners were showcased. The...
Day of Education for Democratic Culture marked by mentor school “Veljko Dugosevic” from Turija
Mentor school for Democratic Culture, “Veljko Dugosevic” from Turija, together with their mentees, elementary school “Slobodan Jovic” from Voluja, marked the Day of Education for Democratic culture in Kaona. The goal of the day was to bring students, local community, and parents together and show...
Valuing the Academic and Professional Skills of Refugees in Europe – drafting in progress
A joint working group on drafting the Committee of Minister’s Recommendation on Valuing the Academic and Professional Skills of Refugees in Europe had its second meeting on 29 April 2024 at the Council of Europe’s HQs in Strasbourg to discuss the initial expert findings and proposals. The...
Recognition high on the agenda during meetings in Rome in a run-up to the EHEA Ministerial Conference in Tirana
In a run-up to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) Ministerial Conference next month in Tirana, Rome hosted two events that highlighted the importance of enhancing academic recognition processes under the Lisbon Recognition Convention. On April 23, 2024, the 7th meeting of the EHEA Thematic...
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