Pierre’s story
More than media, this project is a movement—challenging stereotypes, preserving memory, and forging solidarity. From oral histories to youth activism, each episode sparks dialogue and imagines a future of empathy and equity. Created as a resource for educators, researchers, and youth groups, Roma Voices centers on young Roma leaders in shaping inclusive public life across […]
Bo and Rada’s story
In this podcast episode, Boyan and Rada, students at a democratic school in Bulgaria, share how being trusted with real choices, from changing the lunch menu to shaping school life, helped them grow. They contrast this with painful experiences in conventional schools, where support was lacking, and reflect on how democratic education helped them rebuild […]
Denis Anahis and Frida’s story
In this podcast episode, Denis, Frida, and Anahí, three students from democratic schools, share their personal experiences of living and learning in democratic environments. Through their reflections, they highlight the striking contrasts between conventional and democratic education, particularly when it comes to conflict resolution and students’ ability to participate in shaping their learning spaces. Their […]
Lien and Tim’s Story
Lien has been her whole life in democratic education, a school in Belgium and a school in Spain, and her brother Tim as well. In the podcast they have an informal talk about what it was like to have this kind of education their whole life. The difference with friends going to normal schools, the […]
May 2025
Hello hello 💃 May was the kind of month that reminds you why youth work and international projects matter so much. It’s been packed with exchanges, trainings, powerful conversations, and just the right mix of nature, activism, and storytelling. The month started in the green fields of Lithuania, where Elena, Pamela, and Mathi represented QUEST […]
CHOOSING EDUCATION AS EUROPE’S DEMOCRACY SHIELD
If the EU is serious about building resilient democratic societies, it must recognise
that education is the foundation.
Decolonizing Education: What Does It Mean to Decolonize the Curriculum?
The ongoing influence of what many scholars call coloniality: the lasting impact of colonial ways of thinking and organizing the world (Quijano, 2007). And one of the places where this shows up most clearly is in school curricula
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Democratic Education in Schools
The DESC project (Democratic Education in Schools) was funded by the Erasmus+ funding KA2, and it started in February 2022. This three-year project has the objective to put in communication democratic schools and state schools from four countries, plus a university, a school network, in order to start a dialogue and offer training to the […]
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