Schools for Democracy

New national curriculum on track in Ukraine

The national curriculum in Ukraine is on track to be approved this summer. In early March a draft was submitted for public hearing, resulting in 434 suggestions.

Picture from the online presentation of the Curriculum by Roman Shyyan, Coordinator of the Working Group and Vadym Karandiy, Head of the UIRO.

The working groups met online in April to analyse the suggestions and adapt the document.

The Curriculum offers a new competence based approach to teaching and learning in 5-9 grades with a focus on developing several key competences, including civic and social, across all the subjects. It encourages full academic autonomy of teachers and democratic practices in teaching, assessment and organisation of school curricula.

«The tremendous work on the new document has lasted since 2018 and EWC has supported the Working Group along the way providing both organisational support and expertise», Khrystyna Chushak, Head Programme Coordinator, said.

Exiled, Not Silenced: Spotlight on Russian Civic Educators in Exile

Can Citizenship Education still be an instrument for democratic transformation in Russia? Join us on the 26th November 2024 for a discussion on the role of the Russian diaspora and latest the developments in Russian Education. 

“Romani Language is the Main Identity Element in our Heritage”

The Romani language, spoken by millions of Roma people across Europe, is not just a means of communication; it embodies a rich cultural heritage. For EWC trainer Ramiza Sakip it is a large part of her identity.

GREECE: New Guidebook Gives Advice on how to Prevent School Bullying 

Since 2023 experts from EWC, the Greek non-profit organization SolidarityNow, as well as other government and non-governments institutions, have met up to learn from each other, and develop a guidebook to prevent discrimination and bullying in Greek schools. The guidebook is now available in both English and Greek.  

GREECE: “This is Not How Academics usually do it”

In Athens, the very cradle of democracy, 183 students have enrolled in a unique Master’s programme – one that combines the academic standard of the university and the practical experiences of the European Wergeland Centre.

"Every Effort You Make Matters"

There was a lot of excitement in the EWC office in Oslo when Dr. Felisa Tibbitts, renowned expert in human rights education, came to Oslo this September. With the support of the Fulbright program, EWC enjoyed the benefit of having Felisa stay an entire month to develop a new curriculum on Education for Sustainable Development.

Event in Oslo 17th October: Empowering Youth for Democratic Change 

The European Wergeland Center and partners invite you to a film screening and panel discussion on the role of youth in promoting democracy and human rights in Europe.