Education as a public good Investing in education - 26th July 2016
In recognising the “significant importance of investment in public education, to the maximum of available resources,” the resolution adopted during the 32nd session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) stresses that education policies and programs are consistent with human rights standards and principles. “This resolution reaffirms that public education is the foundation of universal human rights,” said Education International (EI) General Secretary Fred van Leeuwen. This puts the burden of regulation squarely on the shoulders of governments to make sure […]
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Active citizenship Civil dialogue Education as a public good - 7th July 2016
On 7 June, The European Commission registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) inviting the Commission to propose “a set of incentive measures, including support and monitoring, to develop citizenship education in curricula on all levels of formal education throughout Europe, aimed at shaping democratic citizens”. This registration starts a one-year process of collection of signatures in support of the proposed European Citizens’ Initiative by its organisers. The initiative “More than Education” is based on the observation that throughout Europe, […]
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Education as a public good Investing in education - 23rd June 2016
“The fourth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 4) is an opportunity the world cannot afford to miss. 75 million children are denied their right to a high-quality education due to crises and 250 million children are not learning basic skills in numeracy and literacy. Achieving inclusive and quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030 will require all hands on deck.” Read UNESCO’s IIIEP Letter on Financing Education 2030.
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Education as a public good Erasmus+ Investing in education Policy areas - 25th March 2016
This consultation seeks stakeholder views of a revision of the financial rules applicable to the EU budget. The objectives of this revision are: a simpler regulatory and financial set up, additional synergies and flexibility for budget implementation and a clear accountability framework. All citizens and organisations are welcome to contribute to this consultation. Input is particularly sought from recipients and beneficiaries of EU funding and the entrusted entities and partners with whom the Commission works through the current indirect management mode. The […]
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Education as a public good Events Inclusion and solidarity Policy areas Policy Debates - 22nd March 2016
Wed 10 December, 09:30-12:30 // University Foundation, Rue d’Egmont 11 (Metro Trone), Brussels
The social dimension of lifelong learning has been neglected in the 1st cycle of the Europe 2020 and ET2020 strategies. Learning is powerful in getting people more engaged in society in its economic, political and social dimensions. Providing high quality learning opportunities to all and especially to the most disadvantaged is crucial not only for our ageing workforce to cope with ever more competitive and changing labour markets, […]
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