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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The program includes contributions from academics and education experts: 9:00: Institutional welcome and introductory framework, with representatives from the City of Bologna, the Emilia-Romagna Region, and the Metropolitan City of Bologna. 9:30: Inaugural lecture: “The Power of Unity: The Meaning of Networking Among Educating Cities”, by Marina Canals Romoneda, IAEC Secretary General. 10:30: Presentation by Rossella D’ugo, […]
The initiative offers information accessible through a QR code on 180 places of interest in the municipality, including: temples, houses, monuments, walks, streets, legends, gardens, museums and a theatre. It has the support of renowned academics, historians and writers from Oaxaca. For more information about this initiative, visit the Bank of Experiences BIDCE
The “Radically teenagers” program stands out – extension of free extracurricular services – and the transformation of urban spaces to promote learning. The Mayor also details the municipality’s inclusion policies and advances innovative projects such as the future Children’s Museum, reaffirming the city’s commitment to comprehensive and participatory education.
