As you know, on 30 November we will celebrate the International Day of the Educating City, under the slogan: “The Educating City as a laboratory for learning, citizenship, and social transformation”. With this topic, we wish to highlight that the city itself is a huge classroom and a laboratory for experimentation, experience, and knowledge. A […]
In May 2026, Granollers will host the 18th International Congress of Educating Cities, an international meeting focused on education and culture, strategies for building cities and communities, and fostering critical and creative citizenship. On September 16, the Scientific Committee for the 2026 Congress convened and held a meeting aimed at the public to present the […]
In this project, seniors along with professional caregivers, take care of children during this after-school time and engage in various educational activities. Check out all the details of the project at the IAEC Bank of Experiences BIDCE!
According to the European Environment Agency (2023), atmospheric pollution (both chemical and noise pollution) generated by traffic is the most harmful environmental factor for health in Europe. Additionally, urban spaces are dominated by paved surfaces, which reduces the spaces for socialisation and increases the perceived lack of safety on the streets. This means that the vast […]
In this edition, we would like to highlight that the city itself is a huge classroom and a laboratory for experimentation, experience, and knowledge. A classroom shaped by its streets, squares, parks, and its educational, cultural and sports facilities, all of which are meeting points where human relationships are forged and where we can learn from the diversity of people, cultures and generations, each […]
Understanding the city as learning ecosystems involves recognizing the interconnection of different environments and experiences that contribute to continuous and multidimensional learning. This meeting will reflect on values education, strengthening education in cities, and promoting innovation and creativity. Main axes of the meeting: Cities that foster innovation and creativity Cities that promote values for coexistence […]
The Congress will be held in Granollers in the spring of 2026 under the theme: “Education and Culture: Strategies for building an inclusive city/community for the development of a critical and creative citizenship”. With the key concepts of city and culture, the event aims to gather a large number of people from diverse fields, weaving […]
She was a discreet, austere, and apparently shy friend, but with a very fine sense of humour. She left us with such discretion that the sad news of her loss reached us only recently. She was a very well-rounded person, both professionally and, above all, in her human qualities; a tireless and generous worker with […]
The Charter of Educating Cities outlines the basic principles for promoting education within the city. The initial version (1990) was revised in 1994, 2004, and 2020 to adapt it to new challenges and social needs. This video visually presents the values of Educating Cities, which are grouped around: (i) The right to the educating city […]
