| Publisher | European Commission: DG Education and Culture |
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| Series Title | Meeting |
| Series Details | 25.01.18 |
| Publication Date | 25/01/2018 |
| Content Type | Website |
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Further information: Under the broad theme 'Laying the foundations of a European Education Area: for an innovative, inclusive and values-based education', the Summit focused on answering questions such as how quality, inclusive and values-based education can contribute to a successful Europe; what competences are needed for the decades to come; and how we can boost basic, digital and entrepreneurial skills. The programme included over twenty sessions, master classes and high-level panel discussions, with more than 40 speakers. They covered a vast range of issues, including how to engage disadvantaged pupils to ensure no one is left behind, how to best equip teachers, how to boost learning through sport, as well as the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in education and the role children play in helping to transform societies. Background information: The Summit builds on a renewed willingness to do more in the area of education. Leading up to the Gothenburg Social Summit in November 2017, the European Commission presented a Communication setting out its vision for the creation of a European Education Area by 2025. On 17 January 2018, the Commission followed up with proposals aimed at improving key competences and digital skills of European citizens, to promote common values and pupils' awareness of the functioning of the European Union. + Communication on 'Strengthening European identity through education and culture', 14 November 2017 The first European Education Summit took place on 25 January 2018, in Brussels. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source https://ec.europa.eu/education/education-summit |
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| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
