Adopting a growth mindset in schools: a way forward
QUEST asked Adriana Vasile, Dr. Sanda Dolcos and Dr Florin Dolcos what is a growth mindset and how can it be applied in the classroom. Source: Canva Original Stickers Adriana Vasile Coordinator of ReDesign, a Romanian educational organisation where children can learn at their own pace in a personalized, alternative and safe learning environment. It […]
AI in Education : Navigating Opportunities and Risks in a Democratic Framework
The 21st century has brought us algorithms capable of organising our social interactions and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems so intelligent they could (almost) write this article. Unsurprisingly, when they get involved in the learning process, they meet with both enthusiast defenders and worried critics, while users, policymakers, educators and researchers face up to its disruptive […]
Education and the digital space: tips and tools
Digital technologies increasingly populate our lives, and education makes no exception. Schools in the EU become ever more digitised, notably under the EU Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027). While this is a positive trend in many educational aspects, including the possibility to reach socio-economically disadvantaged children, it also poses new threats to children’s rights. This […]
The squeeze on LGBTQIA+ Education in Europe
On August 7, 2024, Bulgaria passed a resolution amending its education system. Due to these legal changes, it is now prohibited to promote or discuss topics related to the LGBTQIA+ community in schools. The rationale behind these changes? The need to protect children from exposure to “non-traditional sexual orientation, ” the national decision makers say. […]
Climate and Education : When Heat Waves Worsen Inequalities
Like those preceding it, the year 2024 broke new records in the ever-growing number and scale of extreme climate events around the world. Every month sees a new headline linking heat waves, children’s health, and learning. We decided to group them together here in order to highlight the dual relationship between access to education and […]
The War on Education
View as pdf Education is one of the most lasting casualties of wars, genocides, and invasions. Not only are schools and educational structures targeted and destroyed, but the escalation of violence puts students, teachers, school staff and the collective learning process at risk. A reality that has long been evident in territories riven by violence […]
Teachers shortages and demotivation: a reality we must transform
44 million. This is, globally, the number of teachers we are nowadays lacking to meet universal primary and secondary education by 2030. An objective we have set ourselves to achieve through the sustainable development goals framework, and more specifically with SDG 4 on quality education. At the regional level, Europe and North America arrive third on the […]
IDEC 2023 – Democratic Education across the World
IDEC 2023, the International Democratic Education Conference, offered an exceptional opportunity to bring together educators, students, parents, and advocates from various countries, creating a truly global community committed to the principles of democratic education. QUEST participated in this amazing experience and reached out to democratic communities all over the world, engaging in discussions about freedom, […]