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What you will find in this edition:
- International Literacy Day - Marking International Literacy Day on 8th September, this edition highlights the importance of literacy as a foundation for lifelong learning, critical thinking and active citizenship. Discover inspiring stories from eTwinning teachers sharing innovative approaches to developing pupilsā reading, communication and comprehension skills.
- Supporting schools to prevent cyberbullying - Explore resources from the European Commissionās Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) initiative, including a new online course, Cyberbullying in a rapidly changing digital world, starting on 12th October 2026, to help schools and families promote safer online environments.
- Help shape the European Commissionās new education package - Teachers and stakeholders are invited to contribute to upcoming EU policy initiatives focusing on basic skills, teachers and school leaders and digital education infrastructure. The consultation is open until 8th September 2026.
- EU Academy platform upgrade - Users are encouraged to download any course certificates before the migration to the upgraded EU Academy platform.
- Courses - New selfāpaced materials explore how classroom decisionāmaking can support the development of life skills.
- Webinars - Upcoming webinars cover coding with AI (14th September), teacher collaboration (21th September), empathetic AI for literature and social and emotional learning (16th October), and building resilience for growth (19th October).
- Articles and resources - Recent publications include resources on sustainability and climate change, digital learning, international collaboration in early education, child online safety, mobile phone use in schools, and the launch of eTwinningās new theme on futureāready schools.
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European School Education Platform newsletter
We would like to share the latest edition of theĀ eTwinning newsletter, which marks the start of a new school year with fresh opportunities for collaboration, professional development and classroom innovation.
What you will find in this edition:
- New school year, new resources and ideas - Discover resources and ideas to help pupils develop basic skills, AI literacy, citizenship, inclusion, socioāemotional learning and sustainability through eTwinning projects and activities.
- Save the date: eTwinning Annual Conference 2026 ā Taking place from 1 to 3 October 2026, the conference will bring together teachers from across Europe, featuring the eTwinning European Prize awards and the launch of the next annual theme.
- IeTwinning across all educational settings - Explore how eTwinning supports both early years education and rural schools, helping learners connect with wider communities and engage in meaningful collaboration beyond their local environment.
- Resources to refresh your classroom - Access readyātoāuse resources on human rights advocacy and critical digital literacy, as well as a collaborative digital book of lesson plans developed by teachers from the Learning for Sustainability and Green Skills featured group.
- New training opportunities - Upcoming webinars include Stronger Together: Collaboration Starts with Connection (21 September) and Mindset Matters: Building Resilience for Growth (19 October).
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eTwinning newsletter
What you will find in this edition:
- Survey on media and digital literacy in schools - Teachers and education stakeholders are invited to share their views on media and digital literacy, helping shape future approaches to critical thinking, digital skills and responsible engagement with online information. The survey is open until 1 October 2026.
- New podcast episode - The latest Teachers of Europe podcast explores the impact of disinformation and AI on the information landscape, while offering practical classroom strategies to help pupils develop critical thinking and media literacy skills.
- Resources for the new school year - Explore a collection of resources and success stories covering resilience, citizenship education, sustainability through space technology, and creative teaching approaches developed through Erasmus+ mobility experiences.
- EU Academy platform upgrade - Users who have completed courses on the EU Academy platform are encouraged to download their certificates before the migration to the upgraded platform.
- Courses - New selfāpaced materials explore how to develop life skills through classroom decisionāmaking.
- Webinars - Upcoming webinars focus on teaching coding with AI (14 September), empathetic AI for literature and social and emotional learning (16 October), and building resilience for growth (19 October).
- Articles and publications - Recent resources include summer reading recommendations, citizenship learning activities, international teacher collaboration, critical digital literacy, antiābullying good practices, career guidance materials, and Erasmus+ Teacher Academy resources on inclusion, diversity, citizenship and democracy.
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European School Education Platform newsletter
Continuing our collaboration with theĀ House of European History, the Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (OSGES) is pleased to invite teachers and staff to two upcoming webinars exploring digital resources from HistoriCall, a free multilingual learning platform designed to support history and civic education across Europe.
The sessions will introduce two digital learning modules focusing on racism and media literacy, offering practical resources and approaches that teachers can use directly in the classroom.
š¹ Before the Next Viral Lie: Teaching Media Literacy through the Lens of European History
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29 September 2026
šĀ 05.00pm - 06.00pmĀ (CET)
š¤ Presenter:Ā Florian Tuder, Formal Learning Officer - House of European History
This webinar will introduce Trust or Trash, HistoriCallās digital learning module tackling media literacy through the lens of European history. Available in 24 languages, it offers a wide range of learning tools, including quizzes, AI-powered videos, case studies and interactive timelines.
The module helps learners understand that disinformation is not a new phenomenon and explores how historical examples can help them navigate todayās media landscape as informed and critical digital citizens. The webinar will introduce the module, its pedagogical approach and the ways in which it can support teachers in strengthening their studentsā media literacy.
Participants will:
- Understand how the module can strengthen learnersā media literacy
- Explore its main activities and teaching resources
- Identify practical ways to use the module in the classroom
Join the webinar directly via Microsoft Teams:Ā Webinar [HistoriCall]: Before the Next Viral Lie: Teaching Media Literacy through the Lens of European History
Explore the CPD Webinar Space:Ā Course: Webinar: HistoriCall. Trust or Trash? Media through the lens of European history (EN) | OSGES - CPD
š¹ What Is Racism? A Digital Learning Path for European Classrooms
š
Ā 01 October 2026
šĀ 05.00pm - 06.00pmĀ (CET)
š¤ Presenter:Ā Mackda Ghebremariam TesfaĆ¹, Learning and Engagement Officer - House of European History
What Is Racism? is a free, multilingual digital learning path developed by the House of European History within HistoriCall. Combining historical sources, museum objects, expert perspectives and a decolonial approach, it helps students understand racism not simply as individual prejudice, but as a historical and structural phenomenon that continues to shape European societies.
The webinar will introduce the module, its pedagogical approach and accompanying teaching resources, exploring how it can support informed and constructive classroom discussions on racism.
Participants will:
- Understand the moduleās historical and decolonial approach to racism
- Explore its main activities and teaching resources
- Identify practical ways to use the module in the classroom
Join the webinar directly via Microsoft Teams:Ā Webinar [HistoryCall]: What Is Racism? a Digital Learning Path for European Classrooms
Explore the CPD Webinar Space:Ā Course: Webinar: HistoriCall. What is Racism? (EN) | OSGES - CPD
The CPD spaces provides information about the session and will be updated with additionalĀ resources, materials and the webinar recording following the session.
No registration is required. Participants can join each webinar directly through the Microsoft Teams links above.
The Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (OSGES) is pleased to share a free professional development opportunity offered by the European Schoolnet Academy as part of the EU-funded digi.well project.
The MOOC āDigital well-being by design: a whole-school approachā is designed for teachers, school leaders and other education professionals interested in promoting healthy, safe and balanced use of digital technologies across the school community.
š» Online ā self-paced
š¶ Free of charge
Participants will explore practical strategies to strengthen digital well-being in teaching, leadership and school culture, including the opportunities and risks linked to digital technologies and the role of artificial intelligence in pupil and staff well-being.
The course consists of four modules and will guide participants in developing a practical digital well-being action plan adapted to their own school context.
Participants who complete the required activities, including the peer-review process, can obtain a certificate of completion.
The final deadline to complete the course is 14 October 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Disclaimer:
This event isĀ not organized nor sponsoredĀ by OSGES.Ā
The Welcome Guide 2026ā2027 is now available on the CPD Platform.
Designed for new educational staff, the guide brings together key information and practical guidance to help you get familiar with the European Schools system and get started in your new role.
The dedicated space also includes self-assessment quizzes to help you check your understanding and reinforce key information from the guide.
Explore the Welcome Guide 2026ā2027 and accompanying resources on the CPD Platform
The Induction of New Teachers 2026ā2027 course is now available on the CPD Platform.
Designed for all newly appointed educational staff, including nursery, primary and secondary cycle teachers, the course provides an overall introduction to the European Schools system and how it operates. No previous experience with the system is required, and the course is relevant across all subject specialisms.
The course introduces key features and recent developments of the European Schools, including the curriculum, pedagogical approach, inclusive education and the main tools available to support your daily work.
Please note: Guest enrolment is available, but guests cannot complete the quizzes or obtain the final certificate. To participate fully, please register on the platform using your institutional email address.
Explore the Induction of New Teachers 2026ā2027 course on the CPD Platform
Want to complete the quizzes and receive the final certificate? Register on the CPD Platform using your institutional email address.
TheĀ Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (OSGES) is pleased to share an invitation to participate in the upcoming ACT-AI Virtual Webinar for Teachers, an interactive online session on AI literacy for educators.
The webinar is organised as part of ACT AI, an Erasmus+ project aiming to develop a teacher academy grounded in both research and teachersā real experiences. The project seeks to support educators in making informed and ethical choices about the use of AI in their work and in the classroom.
š¹ ACT-AI Virtual Webinar for Teachers
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9 September 2026
š 15:00ā16:00 (CEST)
š» Online ā in English
The session will be led by Eummena, European Schoolnet and the University of Groningen and is open to in-service teachers across Europe, from all subjects and education levels. No specific level of experience with AI is required.
The interactive webinar will include the use of a Moodle course and a demonstration of an AI tool, while giving teachers the opportunity to share their experiences, needs and concerns regarding AI in education.
Participants who attend the full session may request a certificate of professional development issued by the project team.
ā ļøRegistration is requiredā ļø
The deadline to register is 24 August 2026. In the event of a high number of applications, participants may be selected to ensure a diverse group.
Register here: ACT-AI virtual webinar for teachers | 9 September 2026
Selected participants will receive the webinar link and access to the Moodle course before the session.
Disclaimer:
This event is not organized nor sponsored by OSGES.Ā
We would like to share the latest edition of the European School Education Platform newsletter, which focuses on upcoming European education policies, opportunities to contribute to key initiatives, and new resources supporting inclusion, digital skills and vocational education.
What you will find in this edition:
- Help shape the European Commissionās new education package - Teachers and education stakeholders are invited to contribute to the European Commissionās upcoming policy initiatives on basic skills, teachers and school leaders and digital education infrastructure. Share your views and help shape future EU education policies by 8 September 2026.
- Courses and Webinars - While new courses and webinars will return in autumn, teachers can continue exploring the platformās selfāpaced learning materials, online courses, tutorials and webinar recordings.
- Articles and publications - Recent publications explore eTwinning in rural schools, human rights advocacy, vocational education and future jobs, teachersā soft skills, support for Ukrainian refugee learners, digital skills for the future, and the inclusion of culturally diverse children.
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European School Education Platform newsletter
Sixth Edition of the Europass Newsletter!
We would like to share the latest edition of the eTwinning newsletter, which brings together teacher experiences, professional development opportunities and reflections on digital skills and critical use of AI in education.
What you will find in this edition:
- Teacher voices: learning from classroom experiences - A new set of articles shares stories from teachers across Europe, highlighting creative approaches to mathematics, language learning, geography, sustainability and active citizenship through playābased, projectābased and inquiryādriven learning.
- European recognition scheme for teachersā digital competencies ā Discover how eTwinning teachers can gain Europeanālevel recognition for their digital skills through a scheme based on the SELFIE for Teachers tool, leading to a B2 (expert) digital competence certificate.
- Professional development resources and collaboration opportunities - Explore readyātoāuse classroom ideas on scientific reasoning and active citizenship, learning activities from a selfāpaced course on social and emotional learning, and a webinar recording on eTwinningās impact on key competences. Featured groups also offer new opportunities for collaboration.
- Article: critical perspectives on generative AI - An interview with Professor Wayne Holmes highlights why media literacy and critical thinking are essential when working with generative AI, which can sound confident even when providing incorrect information.