General Assembly in Brussels

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The event will begin on Wednesday, March 19, with a reception at Brussels City Hall, followed by a welcome speech from the Mayor and the Councilor for Public Education, and a guided tour of the City Hall. Thursday morning, March 20, will be dedicated to study visits exploring innovative initiatives in key areas such as: […]

Virtual Meeting of the Northern European Group

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As the coordinator of the Northern Europe Group, Brussels is proud to host an online meeting exclusively for current members and cities interested in joining this network. This gathering is a unique chance to exchange ideas, explore inspiring initiatives, and reaffirm our shared dedication to using education as a powerful tool for social transformation. The […]

Training of the Brazilian Network of Educating Cities (REBRACE)

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Under the theme “Strengthening Projects Based on the Principles of the Charter of Educating Cities”, the event brought together over 50 participants, representing more than 20 cities. During the session, participants reflected on how the principles of the Charter of Educating Cities can inspire and guide local initiatives that foster learning and social transformation. Participating […]

Biodiversity and Bioindication Research Group (BiBio)

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BiBio is a research group, based at the Museum of Natural Sciences of Granollers (MCNG), that specialises in monitoring fauna and providing knowledge about the biodiversity. For this purpose, the group has developed a volunteer network with more than 1,000 people, whose aim is to provide data to managers and local politicians. In recent decades, […]

Creation of the International Education Award of Catalonia Pilar Figueras

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As part of the celebrations for the International Day of the Educating City, the governemnt of Catalonia announced the launch of an Educating City Award named after Pilar Figueras Bellot, Director of the First International Congress of Educating Cities (Barcelona, 1990) and General Secretary of the International Association of Educating Cities for 18 years. This […]

Happy International Day of the Educating City 2024!

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Under the theme “The Educating City as a Laboratory for Learning, Citizenship, and Social Transformation”, we spotlight the role of cities as genuine educational spaces. Cities are not just the backdrop to our daily lives; they are vast classrooms where we learn, grow, and connect. They foster experiences, generate knowledge, and build meaningful relationships among […]

Cities as laboratories of learning and social transformation: 18 international experiences

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These initiatives reflect the potential of cities as spaces for learning, active participation, and social change. Cities from the following countries are represented: America: Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil Europe: Finland, Spain, Poland, Portugal Asia: Republic of Korea Each of these experiences demonstrates how cities can be engines of change, fostering inclusive and transformative education […]

International Day of the Educating City 2024: Get Involved!

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Key Celebration Date: November 30, 2024 Theme: “The Educating City as a laboratory for learning, citizenship, and social transformation” This year’s theme shines a spotlight on the vital role cities play as educational spaces. Our cities are not just backdrops for daily life; they are expansive classrooms where learning and experimentation thrive. They foster experiences, […]