Quality Education for All - Bosnia and Herzegovina
A new step forward for democratic education in Zenica
The arrival of spring in Zenica has brought new energy and momentum to educational initiatives. For the students and teachers of the Second Gymnasium Zenica, this period marks the beginning of a new chapter, as the school has become part of the network of Resource Centres for Democratic School...
Education authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina agree on next steps to strengthen inclusive education
Representatives of education ministries in Bosnia and Herzegovina agreed on concrete steps to bolster the implementation of recommendations for improving inclusive education, thereby further strengthening the quality of education policies and institutional accountability in this sector. At the...
Authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina reaffirm their commitment to advancing inclusive quality education
Supporting Resource centres for democratic school culture, strengthening monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, emphasising the importance of continued support to quality education in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as boosting the visibility of good practice examples, were among the key...
New generation of trainers bringing democratic culture to schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s classrooms are becoming stronger spaces for dialogue, participation and inclusion as a new generation of teachers steps forward to lead on democratic culture. From 23 to 26 October, teachers from primary and secondary schools in Brčko, Čelić, Kiseljak, Novi Travnik,...
Orašje school embraces democratic values as newest member of the Resource Centres for Democratic School Culture network
The new school year in Orašje has begun on an inspiring note. For students and teachers of the Friar Martin Nedić School Centre, this period marks more than just a return to classrooms - it marks the beginning of a new chapter as the school joins Bosnia and Herzegovina’s growing network of...
A school where democracy grows: Prijedor students lead the way in building dialogue and trust
With the opening of the first Resource Centre for Democratic School Culture in Republika Srpska, the Catering and Economics School in Prijedor is showing how democratic values can be learned—and lived—through collaboration between students, teachers, and the local community. In the heart of...
Teachers in Bosnia and Herzegovina unite to bring democratic values into classrooms
Teachers from across Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered in Brčko from 13-15 May to strengthen democratic values and inclusivity in schools as part of the joint European Union and Council of Europe action “Quality Education for All”. Coming from Goražde, Zenica, Srebrenik, Orašje and Brčko,...
Education authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina back stronger reforms for inclusive, high-quality learning
At their fifth meeting, members of the Advisory Board of the joint European Union and Council of Europe action "Quality education for all" in Bosnia and Herzegovina reaffirmed their commitment to transforming the country’s education system through inclusive practice, critical thinking and...
From classrooms to communities, schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina embrace change
In the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a transformative approach to education is reshaping schools into hubs of democratic culture, critical thinking, and community engagement. At the forefront of this change are three schools - each a newly established resource centre for democratic school...
Teachers in Bosnia and Herzegovina leading change for inclusive and democratic classrooms
Teachers from across Bosnia and Herzegovina are shaping more inclusive and democratic future through innovative training on the Reference Framework of the Competences for Democratic Culture. From 11-13 February, teachers from primary and secondary schools in Brčko, Goražde, Orašje, Srebrenik, and...
Two new resource centers for democratic school culture opened in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Two more schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina have officially become Resource centres for democratic school culture. The Fourth Elementary School in Brčko and the Vocational High School in Čelić have become part of a transformative initiative aimed at fostering democratic values and promoting...
New schools join the Network for democratic school culture
A new group of schools in Central Bosnia Canton has joined the growing Network for Democratic School Culture, opening up more opportunities for students and teachers to build a culture of inclusivity and critical thinking. As part of this initiative, 16 teachers from Bugojno, Novi Travnik, and...
Teachers take first steps to become certified trainers on the Competences for democratic culture
10 teachers from primary and secondary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) participated in the Training of trainers for teachers from Resource centers organised within the joint European Union/Council of Europe action “Quality education for all” from 2 to 4 July. This group of teachers who...
Members of the Advisory Board call for further implementation of the Roadmap for improvement of inclusive education in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The third meeting of the Advisory Board of the joint European Union (EU) and Council of Europe action "Quality education for all" in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) took place online on the 1st of July 2024. The meeting was opened by Adnan Husić, Assistant Minister from the Ministry of Civil Affairs...
First group of pilot schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina prepared to become resource centers for democratic culture
The third and final activity for teachers from seven pilot schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), organised within the joint European Union/Council of Europe action “Quality education for all”, took place in Bijeljina from 23 to 25 April. Forty primary and secondary teachers participated in the...
Schools and pedagogical institutions working together on establishing resource centers for democratic school culture
The final joint capacity building session for representatives of pedagogical institutions and pilot schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) who are part of the first cycle of the development of resource centers for democratic school culture took place on 29 February 2024 in Banja Luka. The...
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Council of Ministers ensures its commitment to quality education for all
Authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) continue to support the implementation of the Policy Recommendations with a Roadmap for Improving Inclusive Education developed jointly by relevant ministries at state level, entity ministries of education and 10 cantonal ministries of education in...
Teachers and schools supported in building capacity for democratic school culture
66 primary and secondary teachers from nine pilot schools involved in the joint European Union/Council of Europe action “Quality education for all” in Bosnia and Herzegovina participated in the second of a series of capacity building sessions strengthening teachers’ capacities and enabling...
Representatives of education ministries in Bosnia and Herzegovina discuss the way forward during study visit to Strasbourg
Aiming to strengthen the commitment to implement education policies in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), the joint European Union and Council of Europe action “Quality education for all” organised a study visit for members of its Advisory Board on 8 and 9 November. The visit was organised for...
Schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina take another step in becoming resource centers for democratic school culture
The joint European Union/Council of Europe action “Quality education for all” continues to support schools across Bosnia and Herzegovina to become resource centers for democratic culture. From 21 to 24 August the action organised parallel activities for students as well as members of school...
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