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An AI Literacy Framework for Primary and Secondary Education

The AILit Framework is a joint initiative of the European Commission (EC) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Its development is supported by CodeAI (formerly Code.org) and leading international experts. The initiative contributes to the Innovative Domain of the PISA 2029 Assessment and supports the European Union’s goals to promote quality and inclusive digital education and skills.

The final version has recently been published and is now available for download.

We hope you find this interesting.

What you will find in this edition:

• New topic pages on the European School Education Platform - A new topics section makes it easier to explore content by theme, bringing together articles, videos, training and publications in one place. Current topics include science education, citizenship education and support for Ukrainian pupils, with more themes to be added soon.
• Empowering learners for the age of AI - Discover the European Commission’s new AI literacy framework for primary and secondary education, outlining key competences and learning scenarios for responsible AI use. This edition also features a video from a school in Spain showing how AI is integrated into the curriculum, alongside podcasts and ethical guidelines on AI and data use.
• Exploring the teaching profession - A selection of articles examining different stages of teachers’ professional journeys, from wellbeing and career development to leadership and collaboration with specialists, highlighting how teachers can thrive and drive change.
• Courses - A self‑paced learning on critical thinking and countering disinformation.
• Webinars - An upcoming webinar on inclusive classroom practices (24 June).
• Articles and publications - Recent publications focus on family engagement and smartphone use, play‑based learning in early years, language and citizenship education, green skills, leadership in early childhood education, and teaching social and emotional learning through eTwinning projects.

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European School Education Platform newsletter

We are pleased to share information about the upcoming Inclusion Talks 2026 webinar, organised by EASNIE as part of this year’s thematic series on inclusive education.

What you will find in this edition:

• European School Education Platform app - Stay up to date with news, articles, events, courses and webinars wherever you are. The free app offers real‑time notifications and easy access to all professional development opportunities from the eTwinning community.
• Strengthening leadership in early childhood education and care - New reports and a practical reflection tool from the European Education Area Working Group on ECEC support leaders in developing inclusive, high‑quality early years provision across Europe.
• Girls Go STEM Student Challenge 2026 - An EU initiative inviting secondary school girls to work on real‑world STEM challenges, connect with mentors and build confidence and teamwork skills, with the chance to attend the annual Girls Go STEM event.
• Survey: help shape the next EU Youth Strategy - Young people and those working with them are invited to share their views to influence future EU youth policies. The survey is open until 16 July 2026.
• Courses - An upcoming course on inclusive numeracy through real‑world data (8 June) and self‑paced learning includes resources on reflective teaching practice.
• Webinars - Webinars on practical AI tips for teachers (4 June) and inclusive classroom practices (24 June).
• Articles and publications - New content explores collaboration between specialists and teachers, family perspectives on smartphone use, play‑based learning in early years, eTwinning impact evidence, inclusion in VET, reducing early school leaving, AI lesson ideas and youth mental health and wellbeing.

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European School Education Platform newsletter

The European Commission in Brussels offers two engaging educational offerings: Experience Europe and Let’s talk Europe. These initiatives provide interactive, curriculum-linked experiences designed to bring the European Commission to life for students aged 12 and above, while offering teachers valuable resources.

Why These Programmes Matter for Your Classroom?

1.      Curriculum Alignment

Both programmes align seamlessly with subjects such as History, Politics, Geography, and Modern Foreign Languages, offering real-world context to theoretical lessons. Whether exploring EU institutions, policies, or values, these experiences reinforce classroom learning with engaging, hands-on activities.

2.      ‘Experience Europe’ – An Interactive Exhibition

Located at the heart of the EU Quarter in Brussels, this free, multimedia exhibition invites students to:

·         Explore the EU’s work through interactive zones, including a virtual meeting with the European Commission President and a 360° tour of EU projects.

·         Participate in gamified learning (e.g., Play Europe quizzes) to test their knowledge of EU geography, history, and policies.

·         Discover how EU decisions impact daily life, from climate action to digital rights.

The exhibition is available in 24 EU languages, making it ideal for language departments or multilingual classrooms.

3.      ‘Let’s Talk Europe’ – A Dynamic Debate Workshop

Designed for students aged 15+, this facilitated discussion encourages critical thinking and civic engagement. Students will:

·         Debate current EU priorities, such as sustainability, migration, or technological innovation.

·         Develop public speaking and argumentation skills in a structured, supportive environment.

·         Gain insights from European Commission staff, fostering a deeper understanding of EU decision-making.

This workshop is particularly valuable for Citizenship, Social Studies, or Politics classes, and it aligns with goals to promote active citizenship and media literacy. Let’s talk Europe is available in English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and Polish.

4.      Practical Information

· Location: Rond Point Schuman, Brussels (easily accessible via public transport).

· Duration: 1 hour per programme (both can be combined for a half-day visit).

· Booking: Email the team with your preferred date, group size, and language.

· Ready-to-Use Resources: Access free lesson plans, fact sheets, and activities via the EU Learning Corner to prepare students before and after the visit.

· Hassle-Free Logistics: Both programmes are free of charge, and group bookings (10+ students) can be arranged easily via email: EC-experienceeurope.brussels@ec.europa.eu.

How to Get Involved?

These programmes can be integrated into future school trips or as part of cross-curricular projects. To explore further:

· Book your visit Experience Europe website.

· Download free teaching materials from the EU Learning Corner.

· Contact the team directly at EC-experienceeurope.brussels@ec.europa.eu to discuss booking options.

The 2 programmes offer a unique opportunity to enrich your teaching and inspire your students to become informed, active European citizens.

The Teachers' Forum of the European Schools Lithuania 2027 will take place in Kaunas, Lithuania, on the 25th–26th of February 2027.  

As Lithuania will hold the presidencies of the European Schools and EU Council in 2027, the Teachers' Forum will be organised seeking to strengthen collaboration between the European Schools’ teachers, management teams, parent representatives, pupils, policymakers, academics, and other professionals, and to enhance joint efforts in pursuing strategic educational objectives across the EU.  

Teachers will be invited to participate and present in these areas: 

1. Reinforcing linguistic and cultural diversity;  
2. Enhancing learning and teaching through safe, responsible, ethical and sustainable use of GenAI in education;  
3. Launching a System-wide Transition Towards a Needs-Based Assessment Framework in the European Schools. 

Information will be updated in September. 

We wish you an inspiring summer!
The Lithuanian Presidency Team. 

We would like to share the latest edition of the eTwinning newsletter, which highlights new research on eTwinning’s impact, recent community activities, ready‑to‑use classroom resources and fresh training opportunities for teachers across Europe.

What you will find in this edition:

• Understanding eTwinning’s impact on learning - A new study by INDIRE (Italy) explores how participation in eTwinning projects supports pupils’ personal, social, digital and intercultural competencies. Join the online discussion with researchers and teachers on 10 June at 16:00 CEST and download the publication.

• Europe Day – Discover how teachers and pupils across Europe marked Europe Day on 9 May, reflecting on what it means to be part of a shared European community.

• Insights from recent workshops across Europe - Highlights from collaborative workshops in Thessaloniki, where school leaders explored inclusive leadership and basic skills, and in Vilnius, where eTwinning ambassadors focused on communication, engagement and community building.

• eTwinning activities ready for your classroom - Two project kits from the 2025 eTwinning book offer practical activities on democracy and social responsibility, and on gender equality and civic engagement, helping pupils reflect on key societal issues.

• New training opportunities - Access the recording of the Basic Skills Fair, join the course Inclusive numeracy through real‑world data and eTwinning (8 June), and explore collaboration opportunities through featured groups.

• EU Learning Corner - A free multilingual platform offering games, quizzes, lesson plans and videos on democracy, climate action and digital skills, available in all 24 EU languages.

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eTwinning newsletter

What you will find in this edition:

• European recognition scheme for teachers’ digital competencies - eTwinning teachers can now gain European‑level recognition for their digital skills through a new scheme supporting professional growth and career development. Completing all steps leads to a certificate recognising digital competence at B2 (expert) level.

• New podcast episode - The latest Teachers of Europe podcast explores how teachers can help pupils build curiosity, ethical awareness and critical thinking when working with data across subjects such as maths, science and social studies.

• Survey on digital wellbeing in schools - Teachers and stakeholders are invited to share insights on digital wellbeing, including screen time, digital distractions and online risks. The survey is open until 31 May 2026.

• Courses - Self‑paced materials include a child‑centred approach to playful reading.

• Webinars - Upcoming webinars address AI technologies for numeracy (21 May), financial literacy (27 May) and practical AI tips for teachers (4 June).

• Articles and publications - Recent publications cover creative teaching through Erasmus+ mobility, mobile phone use in schools, EU initiatives on citizenship education, history education for critical thinking, AI literacy in VET, and guidance on copyright and responsible AI use.

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European School Education Platform newsletter

The Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (OSGES) is pleased to invite teachers and educational staff to an upcoming webinar entitled “When Students Lead the Green Way”, to be held on Monday 15th June 2026, from 16:15 to 17:45 (CET).

The webinar will be delivered by Ms. Anastasia Zanni, Sustainability Coordinator for the Nursery and Primary cycles at the European School Brussels III (EEB3). The session will explore practical approaches to helping primary school students take an active role in sustainability initiatives through student participation, collaboration and shared decision-making. Through interactive activities and examples of practice, participants will discover simple tools that can help transform teacher-led environmental activities into meaningful student-led projects.

The webinar will provide:

• Practical strategies to support student participation and leadership in sustainability projects
• Examples of student-led eco-initiatives adapted for primary education
• Interactive activities and collaborative reflection opportunities
• A simple 4-step framework that can be applied in participants’ own school contexts

Registration is required.

Please register via the link: Webinar: When Students Lead the Green Way | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

The session will be hosted online via MS Teams.

In addition, a dedicated webinar space has now been opened, where colleagues can find information about upcoming sessions, webinar recordings and resources shared during the webinars.

Access the webinar space here: Webinar – When Students Lead the Green Way – June 2026 | OSGES - CPD

We warmly encourage primary teachers, sustainability coordinators and all colleagues interested in environmental education and student participation to participate.

In this Webinar, Elita Račiņa, Secondary Cycle Inspector for the European Schools from Latvia and Chair of the Board of Secondary Cycle Inspectors during the Latvian Presidency (2025/2026), will explore how Mission & Vision principles can be meaningfully developed and implemented within schools and classrooms.

The session will introduce the terminology and core principles behind the Mission and Vision document and provide practical strategies for activating these ideas at both school and classroom levels. Through shared practice and collaborative activities, participants will develop a clearer and more unified understanding of the Mission, Values, Vision and Development Pillars, while also experimenting with practical classroom approaches that can be directly applied in their own teaching contexts.

The webinar will combine theoretical input, real examples, individual and group interactive tasks, and a short quiz at the end of the session.

  Tuesday, June 09, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

 Online

Specially recommended for Teachers and Educational Staff.

 

Registration is Open. Register here.