NEWS

from the FEDE

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ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (OECD)

The OECD is organising a webinar entitled ‘Insights on adults’ social and emotional skills from the 2023 Survey of Adult Skills’ on 28 October from 13.00 to 14:00 (Paris time). Social and emotional skills, such as openness to experience, emotional stability and conscientiousness, shape how adults learn, work and thrive. During the event, the new OECD report, ‘Skills that matter for success and well-being in adulthood’ will be presented to highlight how these competencies influence education, employment, health and civic engagement, independently of cognitive skills like literacy and numeracy. 

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On 7 October, the OECD published one of the most important report on education, entitled ‘Results from Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 - The State of Teaching’. The TALIS is the world’s largest survey of teachers and principals. In 2024, 280 000 educators from 55 education systems shared insights into their working conditions, professional development and the realities of the classroom. In this edition 2024, teachers reveal if and how they use AI, why they choose teaching, and if they wish to remain in the profession. Data from TALIS enables governments to make policies that improve teaching and learning conditions.

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Last month, the OECD published a report entitled ‘Teacher policies to support the use of digital resources in the classroom’. While many educators have strengthened their digital competencies in recent years, persistent technical and pedagogical barriers continue to hinder the effective and deliberate integration of digital tools in the classroom. This document examines how teacher policies can be adapted to better support the profession in navigating this transition.

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The OECD is organising a webinar entitled ‘How can education build trust in a polarised world?’ on 17 October from 15:00 to 16:00 (Paris time). Today, many democracies are facing declining voter turnout, while growing ideological divides fuel polarisation and lead to people distrusting and disliking those with opposing views. This erosion of trust weakens the threads that bind societies together. That’s why it is crucial for education systems to teach students to think critically, understand their rights and make informed decisions. This event aims to explore how teachers, leaders, and education systems can foster trust in others and in institutions.

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UNESCO

In the frame of its Greening Education Partnership (GEP), UNESCO is organising a webinar entitled ‘Greening Communities on the road to CoP30’ on 21 October from 14:00 to 15:00 (Paris time). The objective of the GEP, of which the FEDE is a member, is to reshape educational ecosystems and their structures to be seamlessly aligned with current environmental challenges. This event aims to provide a space to explore key messages and strategies to promote greener communities.

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UNESCO published a report entitled ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of education Disruptions, dilemmas and directions’. AI is reshaping the way we learn, teach and make sense of the world around us, but it is doing so unequally. While one-third of humanity remains offline, access to the most cutting-edge AI models is reserved for those with subscriptions, infrastructure and linguistic advantage. These disparities not only restrict who can use AI, but also determine whose knowledge, values and languages dominate the systems that increasingly influence education. This document explores the philosophical, ethical and pedagogical dilemmas posed by disruptive influence of AI in education.

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Last month, the Commission published a report entitled “The future of work”. This study has been prepared in the context of the forthcoming Partnership ‘Social Transformations and Resilience’ under Horizon Europe. Expected to be launched in 2027, this Partnership aims to create a transformative research and innovation programme in the social sciences and humanities to strengthen resilience, fairness, inclusiveness, and social cohesion in response to major societal challenges.

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In the frame of its Pact for Skills, the Commission is organising an online conference entitled ‘Skills that Drive Change, Partnerships that Make It Happen’ on 23 October  from 10:00 to 15:00 (Paris time). This event aims to explore challenges and opportunities in skills development, to increase the visibility of good practices, receive practical guidance and resources and exchange with organisations who are delivering similar activities in upskilling and reskilling.

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The Commission published in June a report entitled ‘Vocational education and training (VET)’s crucial role in the green transition: Transformative practices for tomorrow’s workforce’. This report shows that VET is key to ensuring that both young people entering employment and adult workers have the skills to contribute to and fully benefit from the green transition. ‘Greening’ VET encompasses a wide range of technical and craft skills that are crucial to reaching our climate and environmental objectives.

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EUROPEAN UNION (EU)

The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) is organising a webinar entitled “From Research to Impact: Institutional Support for Research-based Innovation” on 22 October from 15:30 to 17:00 (Paris time). This webinar explores how higher education institutions support researchers in turning their discoveries into innovations with a societal impact. The discussion will highlight how these strategies address key challenges researchers face in exploiting their results and provide insights into successful knowledge exploitation in innovation projects.

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The European Council for Steiner Waldorf Education is organising an online conference entitled ‘Our green stories – Inspiring environmental action in schools through storytelling’ on 10 October from 9:30 to 13:00 (Paris time). Across Europe, educational institutions and communities are finding ways to protect the environment and fight climate change. Whether it begins in a school garden, a community forest, through a civil society initiative, or a classroom experiment, every story of environmental care has the power to inspire.

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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT (EP)

The European Parliament (EP) recently published a study titled 'Academic Freedom in 2024: Key Findings and Policy Options'. This concise document examines the state of academic freedom across EU Member States, identifying key threats and legal protections. It offers insights and policy recommendations to safeguard academic freedom at both national and EU levels.

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COUNCIL OF EUROPE (CoE)

The CoE’s Platform on Ethics, Transparency and Integrity in Education (ETINED) is a network of specialists appointed by the CoE’s Member States and aiming to promote discussion on best practice as to transparency and integrity in education. ETINED published a report entitled ‘Student Perceptions and Awareness of Education Fraud’. The document presents students’ perceptions and awareness on education fraud relative to six aspects: knowledge, experience, protection, prevention, technology and community. The report highlights the need for stronger institutional frameworks, enhanced awareness initiatives and policy measures to foster a culture of ethics, transparency and accountability in education.

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EUROPEAN ALLIANCE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS (EAFA)

The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) is organising a webinar entitled ‘From gender stereotypes to opportunities: inclusive apprenticeships in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)’ on 22 October from 11:00 to 12:30 (Paris time). This event aims to challenge and overcome gender stereotypes in apprenticeships, especially in fields where women remain underrepresented, such as STEM. On this occasion, practical strategies, success stories, and tools to create inclusive learning and working environments will be presented.

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EUROPEAN CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING (CEDEFOP)

The CEDEFOP recently published a report titled “Lifelong learning in 2000 and 2020: What has changed for the individual citizen?” This report examines the progress made over two decades (2000-2020) in transforming lifelong learning into a reality for individuals in Europe. The study finds that, while significant progress has been made in promoting flexible and inclusive education and training systems, barriers and challenges remain.

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CEDEFOP is organising a webinar entitled ‘EU priorities in Vocational education and training (VET)‘ on 9 October from 14:00 to 15:30 (Paris time). In 2020, the EU Council recommendation on VET for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience launched the current policy cycle and encouraged countries to set ambitious national plans to implement VET priorities up to 2030. CEDEFOP has been monitoring and analysing this implementation. Based on the analysis of more than 400 measures launched across the EU, experts will present and discuss main current trends and developments, challenges and renewed VET policy priorities.

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THE SHIFT PROJECT​​

The Shift Project is a think tank that aims to inform and influence the debate on energy transition in France and Europe. In cooperation with several partners, including Acteurs de la compétence, France's leading vocational training federation, the Shift Project has just published a report entitled ‘Training the workforce for the ecological transition’.

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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK EUROPE (ELNE)

The Educational Leadership Network Europe (ELNE) is a Erasmus+ project that aims to reduce school dropout rates, to improve the well-being of students, teachers and school directors, and to fast-track the digitalisation of educational institutions. In this frame, the EFEE published last month the 6th edition of the ELNE Journal which closes the second year of the ELNE project (2023-2027). This document comprises beyond others inspiring practices, a European definition of Collaborative School and Educational Leadership, the 2025 Policy Recommendations for decision-makers across Europe, and a  guide to join the ELNE Community.

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The ELNE is an EU-funded project aiming to gather, develop and disseminate good practice in the field of educational leadership. Recently published, the 4th edition of the ELNE Journal entitled ‘Building School Resilience’ highlights innovative practices and research that bolster schools' capacity to adapt. This edition features contributions from ELNE's European Educational Leadership Week 2025, during which experts discussed strategies for fostering supportive school cultures and sustainable leadership.

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES (IAU)

The International Association of Universities (IAU) is organising its annual International Conference entitled ‘Building Trust in Higher Education’  from 21 to 23 October in the University of Kigali (Rwanda). This event is a unique global platform for higher education leaders to meet, network and exchange, and aims to consider critical questions facing the global higher education community today.  Given the inextricable relationship between universities and the trust afforded to them over time, this conference seeks to explore what creates trust in higher education.

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EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF EDUCATION EMPLOYERS (EFEE)​​

In the frame of the TeacherEd project, the EFEE published several documents on capacity building of education employers through the promotion of teacher induction programmes. These resources have been designed to inform and guide education stakeholders on the topic of new teacher induction. They provide insights and practical tools for education employers, policymakers, school leaders, and all entities working to strengthen early career teacher support.

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ELECTRONIC PLATFORM FOR ADULT LEARNING IN EUROPE (EPALE) ​​

Given the rapid changes in the labour market and the constant evolution of technologies, lifelong learning needs to be agile, responsive and accessible to all. Micro-credentials offer an innovative solution to meet the needs of an ever-changing workforce. EPALE recently published an interesting article entitled ‘Micro-credentials: towards flexible recognition of skills’.

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UNITED NATIONS (UN)

The United Nations published a report entitled ‘World Social Report 2025: A New Policy Consensus to Accelerate Social Progress’. Economic insecurity, staggering levels of inequality, declining public confidence and social fragmentation are destabilising societies worldwide. Despite significant gains in poverty reduction, many people teeter on the brink of poverty, even as they move up the income ladder. Over 2.8 billion people — more than a third of the global population — live on $2.15 to $6.85 a day. Over half of the global population has little or no trust in their government. The report calls for a new policy consensus anchored in three principles — equity, economic security for all, and solidarity.

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EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR APPLIED SCIENCES IN HIGHER EDUCATION (EURASHE)

In the frame of the Erasmus+ project called EngageAll, EURASHE and its partners organised a webinar entitled ‘Engage and Learn: A Competence Framework for Student Civic Engagement’ on 6 October from 12:00 to 13:30 (Paris time). The project EngageAll addresses the crucial role of Professional Higher Education (PHE) institutions in fostering active citizenship and highlights the wide-ranging benefits of student involvement beyond academic study. During this event, a newly developed Framework to measure civic engagement in PHE institutions will be presented.

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EUROPEAN TRAINING FOUNDATION (ETF) 

The European Training Foundation (ETF) recently published a report entitled ‘Towards vocational excellence: Building skills ecosystems for the future’. The document focuses on the pivotal role played by Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in building skills ecosystems that connect education, industry, research, and society to prepare people and systems for the future of labour market.

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