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What does it look like when bold ideas about the future of public education turn into real, measurable impact for students and communities?
The European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education (EASNIE) collects data through its EASIE activity. This data informs national policies, supports the European Commission’s objectives for inclusive education, and contributes to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4. The initiative focuses on children’s and learner’s rights.
Cedefop is seeking a Temporary Agent to fill an Assistant position in Operational Departments. The vacancy, reference Cedefop/2021/02/AST, is open to external and interagency candidates. External applicants will be offered AST 2 grade, while interagency applicants may be AST 2-3. Specific requirements apply for interagency mobility, including service duration and probationary period completion. The application deadline is June 3, 2021, at 13:00 Greek time.
A collection of resources about school leadership, principal supervision, principal development, learning and enrichment, and other critical areas in educational leadership.
European VET schools are reopening for the 2020/21 school year amidst the coronavirus pandemic, adopting protective guidelines and hybrid learning models. Cedefop’s network of ambassadors shared insights from 16 countries, highlighting challenges faced by providers, including addressing lost learning time and supporting teachers adapting to flexible, hybrid systems. Renewed professional development emphasizing resilience and inclusive practices is crucial to address potential increases in early leaving and support students navigating uncertainty and economic hardship. Resources and tools are available to assist VET providers in these efforts.
Cedefop’s report highlights increased dropout risk for vulnerable vocational education and training (VET) learners due to the coronavirus pandemic and the shift to distance learning. Learners from disadvantaged backgrounds, migrants, those with disabilities, and others are at higher risk of falling behind and dropping out. The report details challenges faced by VET teachers, including lack of digital skills and resources. Maintaining progress in reducing early leaving from education requires focused support and implementation of Cedefop’s VET toolkit.