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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 pupils’ reading, communication and comprehension skills.
- Supporting schools to prevent cyberbullying - Explore resources from the European Commission’s 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 Commission’s 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 self‑paced materials explore how classroom decision‑making 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 eTwinning’s new theme on future‑ready schools.
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European School Education Platform newsletter
We would like to share the latest edition of the 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, socio‑emotional learning and sustainability through eTwinning projects and activities.
- Save the date: eTwinning Annual Conference 2026 – 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 ready‑to‑use 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 self‑paced materials explore how to develop life skills through classroom decision‑making.
- 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, anti‑bullying 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 the 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.
🔹 Before the Next Viral Lie: Teaching Media Literacy through the Lens of European History
📅 29 September 2026
🕓 05.00pm - 06.00pm (CET)
👤 Presenter: Florian Tuder, Formal Learning Officer - House of European History
This webinar will introduce Trust or Trash, HistoriCall’s 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 today’s 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 students’ media literacy.
Participants will:
- Understand how the module can strengthen learners’ 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: Webinar [HistoriCall]: Before the Next Viral Lie: Teaching Media Literacy through the Lens of European History
Explore the CPD Webinar Space: Course: Webinar: HistoriCall. Trust or Trash? Media through the lens of European history (EN) | OSGES - CPD
🔹 What Is Racism? A Digital Learning Path for European Classrooms
📅 01 October 2026
🕓 05.00pm - 06.00pm (CET)
👤 Presenter: Mackda Ghebremariam Tesfaù, 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 module’s 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: Webinar [HistoryCall]: What Is Racism? a Digital Learning Path for European Classrooms
Explore the CPD Webinar Space: Course: Webinar: HistoriCall. What is Racism? (EN) | OSGES - CPD
The CPD spaces provides information about the session and will be updated with additional 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 “Digital well-being by design: a whole-school approach” 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.
💻 Online – self-paced
💶 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 is not organized nor sponsored by OSGES.
The 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 teachers’ 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.
🔹 ACT-AI Virtual Webinar for Teachers
📅 9 September 2026
🕓 15:00–16:00 (CEST)
💻 Online – 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.
⚠️Registration is required⚠️
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.
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 Commission’s new education package - Teachers and education stakeholders are invited to contribute to the European Commission’s 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 platform’s self‑paced 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, teachers’ 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 play‑based, project‑based and inquiry‑driven learning.
- European recognition scheme for teachers’ digital competencies – Discover how eTwinning teachers can gain European‑level 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 ready‑to‑use classroom ideas on scientific reasoning and active citizenship, learning activities from a self‑paced course on social and emotional learning, and a webinar recording on eTwinning’s 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.