EUDEC is proud to present an article by Derry Hannam , offering a truly inspiring insight grounded in real events and personal experiences. This is a must-read for everyone—from parents to educators—highlighting key perspectives on the current state of education. Derry Hannam has also published a book “Another Way Is Possible – Becoming A Democratic […]
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Manifesto 25: A Call to Transform Education!
Manifesto 25 is here, calling on you to sign and lend your support to transform education for the future! A blueprint for reclaiming education Developed by a coalition of educators, policymakers, and thought leaders, Manifesto 25 offers a blueprint for reclaiming education by dismantling outdated paradigms, fostering creativity, and addressing systemic inequities. The manifesto challenges […]
LearningPlanet Festival 2025
EUDEC is an official partner of the LearningPlanet Festival 2025! Since its launch in January 2020, the annual LearningPlanet Festival – initiated by the Learning Planet Institute and supported by UNESCO – has been a free, open-to-all event dedicated to celebrating education and lifelong learning, bringing the world together on the occasion of the International […]
New book released! “Taking the Leap – Democratic Schools: Former Students About Their Lives.”
We’re excited to announce a new book in the field of Democratic Education! Twelve Dutch democratic schools have come together to create “Taking the Leap – Democratic Schools: Former Students About Their Lives.” This book offers inspiring insights into the lives of former students, sharing their unique experiences and the impact of democratic education. A […]
EUDEC`s Team Meeting in Berlin
EUDEC’s team held a meeting in December in Berlin, Germany. From left: Martina Paone, Gabriel Groiss, Silvia McClanahan, Monika Kerme, Ishaan Pandley, Charlie Moreno-Romero, Paola Boccia, Paula Urban and Mike Weimann While most of EUDEC’s work is done remotely, with team members spread across the world, this time we had the chance to meet in […]
Participation Forum, organised by SALTO Participation & Information in Tallinn
On 27–28 November 2024, around 150 stakeholders from the Youth, Education, and Training sectors across 26 EU countries gathered in Tallinn, Estonia for the Participation Forum, organized by SALTO Participation & Information. Martina Paone was representing EUDEC and had 3 days full on interesting and inspiring meetings, workshops and networking. EUDEC`s Counsil Member and co-founder […]
EUDEC supports IDEC 2023 resolution
The 30th International Democratic Education Conference (IDEC) 2023 in Nepal has called on the United Nations’ Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) to clarify that “compulsory education” means a guarantee of universal access to education and does not mean forcing a child to attend school. EUDEC supports the resolution and joins the call […]
StuDEC 2024 in Germany
Hello there! A group from the Freie Schule Leipzig made up of current and former students and teachers will host a student-focused* event from 16-19 February 2024. Our idea is to simply have fun together and possibly connect students and graduates from different EUDEC schools! REMINDER: PLEASE REGISTER BY 1 JANUARY!
EUDEC2023 conference in Sofia, Bulgaria
As you perhaps already know the next EUDEC conference will be held in Bulgaria! Finally, after having to cancel it in 2020… We are planning to ensure all the needed conditions for everyone to have big fun as well as to learn, discuss and play together as always. The location is the Training Center of […]
Hello teachers and educators all around the world!
My name is Eva Kleinlein and I am currently working on an international research project on Inclusive Schooling Practices of Teachers Worldwide. Therefore, I am searching for teachers and educators who are interested in sharing their experiences in teaching diversity in an online survey. The survey is divided into two parts which each take about 15 minutes. As the […]