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We would like to share the latest edition of the European School Education Platform newsletter, which highlights new resources, expert insights and professional development opportunities covering topics such as whole‑school wellbeing, inclusion, collaboration and effective teaching practices.

• New podcast episode - Discover how study groups can strengthen collaboration, reflection and long‑term professional development among teachers in the latest Teachers of Europe podcast episode.

• Platform user survey - A short questionnaire inviting teachers and school staff to share their experience with the European School Education Platform. Available in English until 4 January 2026.

• Whole‑school approach to education - An article by Eszter Salamon (Parents International) presenting schools as living ecosystems and offering practical strategies to strengthen cooperation between families, communities and educators.

• Inclusion & wellbeing self‑assessment tool - A European Commission tool that helps schools evaluate strengths and improvement areas across six key dimensions, generating a personalised report and guiding them towards more inclusive, healthy learning environments.

• Courses and webinars – Upcoming webinars (including a series on effective team‑teaching practices on 10.12.2025) and a rich selection of self‑paced learning materials on critical thinking, numeracy, AI and data ethics, collaboration through eTwinning, smartphone use in class, gender gaps in basic skills and more.

• New educational materials – Recently published resources on sustainability, school leadership, safety and security, learning environments, as well as new teaching materials and tools supporting inclusive education and wellbeing. Includes the iWell project on digital and social wellbeing.

• DigiEduHack - A global initiative bringing together students, educators and innovators to reimagine education through VR, data ethics, AI and collaborative digital solutions. The main stage event will take place on 25 November 2025.

• 2025 European Education and Skills Summit (13 November 2025) - Europe’s flagship event on education and skills, hosted in Brussels, gathering policymakers and leaders to advance a shared vision for resilience and talent development.

• “Girls Go STEM” - Now expanded in scope and ambition, the initiative continues empowering over 70,000 girls with digital, green and entrepreneurial skills across Europe.

• Digital citizenship education - Insights on supporting learners of all ages in acting safely, responsibly and confidently online, with a focus on rights, participation and lifelong digital skills.

• AI in higher education - A series of articles exploring how universities worldwide are adopting AI while balancing academic values, equity and institutional innovation.

• Interview with Jan Beseda - A conversation with a researcher exploring the intersections of media, technology and society within digital education.

• Onboarding calls for new Hub members - Short introductory sessions on 18 and 25 November 2025 to help new members get started and make the most of the Hub.

We would like to share the latest edition of the European School Education Platform newsletter, which highlights new resources, initiatives and professional development opportunities focused on citizenship education, reading promotion and initial teacher education across Europe.

• 2025 eTwinning book - The new eTwinning book showcases innovative projects and offers practical activities to help integrate citizenship education into everyday teaching.

• European Authors Day (11 November–12 December 2025) - A month dedicated to reading through workshops, discussions, author encounters and school activities. Explore resources on literacy and watch the latest classroom practice video.

• Interviews and expert insights - Educators and researchers share perspectives on preparing future teachers for digital transformation, diverse classrooms and the impact of AI. Discover reflections from ATEE, Cedefop and teacher education experts.

• Courses and webinars - Upcoming online courses on reflective teaching, wellbeing, mental health and democratic school culture. Webinars include a session on becoming an eTwinning School, alongside self‑paced materials on critical thinking, numeracy, AI, collaboration and classroom smartphone use.

• New articles, videos and conference highlights - Recent publications explore whole‑school ecosystems, curriculum integration, leadership in times of crisis, ITE‑school partnerships and insights from the 2025 eTwinning annual conference.

• World Teachers’ Day – Marking 5 October, this edition highlights a dedicated survey inviting teachers to share their views on the profession, its challenges and what is needed to make teaching more attractive, sustainable and rewarding. The survey is open until 6 November 2025.

• Expert insights and European practices - A collection of articles exploring how schools across Europe foster democratic participation, tolerance and respect for diversity through projects and whole‑school initiatives. Contributions include the Finnish approach to embedding active citizenship and reflections on nurturing shared values by experts such as Nina Pettinen and Mario Bajkuša.

• Courses and webinars – Upcoming online courses covering Erasmus+ opportunities (KA1 & KA2) and support for newly qualified teachers in October 2025. Webinars include a session on effective practicum experiences for student teachers on 04.11.2025, plus a wide range of self‑paced learning materials on critical thinking, AI and data ethics, numeracy, collaboration through eTwinning, smartphone use in class, and more.

• New educational materials – Newly published resources include an eTwinning book on citizenship education, a podcast episode on positive gender norms in school, updated guides for eTwinning and Erasmus+, and several project kits focusing on science, literacy, sustainability and entrepreneurship.

• New newsletter format – two monthly editions: one for events and opportunities, another with curated topic highlights.

• Educational robots webinar (27 October 2025) – a session exploring how robots support personalised learning, wellbeing and inclusive education.

• Hub showcase event – members can present their digital education projects; applications open until 15 October.

• 2025 webinar recordings – access all this year’s sessions on AI, XR, accessibility, data literacy, game‑based learning and more.

• Women and Girls in STEM Forum (16 October) – an event focused on cybersecurity and initiatives empowering girls with digital and green skills.

• AI Literacy Framework survey (until 19 October) – contribute to shaping the EU–OECD framework on AI knowledge for students.

• DigiEduHack 2025 (7–16 November) – global 24‑hour hackathons; host registration open until 20 October.

• Onboarding calls for new members – short introductory sessions throughout October to help you get started in the Hub.