There are many initiatives promoted by the cities in the network to foster reading and access to culture. As paper and digital formats now coexist—just as papyrus and parchment once did—many cities are incorporating digital technology into their libraries to broaden access to resources, as well as creating collaborative and innovative spaces to promote creativity […]
The International Association of Educating Cities opens the call for the Educating Cities Award 2026, aiming to recognize and highlight best practices that promote inclusion and social cohesion through education. Who can participate? All IAEC member cities can submit applications, except those that are part of the Jury, the host city of the 18th International […]
The next edition of the International Day will be held on November 30, under the theme “Children’s Participation in the Educating City.” The Activity Guide to prepare for the celebration will soon be made available to all members.
Under the theme “Zero School Dropout”, this meeting will bring together representatives of Educating Cities to reflect on the crucial role of municipalities in combating school dropout and promoting educational success. The goal is to ensure equal opportunities for all individuals to develop their life projects. 📢 Registration is now open! Visit the official website […]
The subthemes of the Congress are: Smart Territories: Analysis of current and emerging challenges in educating cities, focusing on humanization and inclusion in the era of smart territories. Heritage and Identity in Smart Cities: Discussion on how local identity and culture can serve as sources of knowledge in building smart cities, highlighting and valuing the […]
For the first time, the activity report is presented in four languages: Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese. The content of the report includes the prologue by the Mayor of Barcelona and President of the IAEC, a summary of the initiatives from each territorial network, as well as key figures from the year, such as the […]
Program 📢 Check all the details on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE BRUSSELS 2025 ASSEMBLY Official photographs courtesy of Brussels City Council is available here: https://educatingcities.brussels/en/gallery/ Wednesday, March 19: Official Reception The event kicks off with a reception at Brussels City Hall, where the Mayor and other officials will welcome attendees. Participants will also enjoy a […]
The construction of the Educating City is a shared and transversal project, so the transmission of knowledge and methodologies to new generations of public workers is essential to consolidate the advances made and to find solutions to the challenges ahead, through education and training. In our local councils, there is an annual natural turnover of […]
Barcelona declared a climate emergency in 2020 and launched this project to transform more than 100 nursery schools in six key areas: nature, energy, temperature, waste, food and education, with the support of the educational community. For more information about this initiative, visit the Bank of Experiences BIDCE
