March 2009
A European manifesto for creativity
A meeting of the Ambassadors for the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009 (EYCI) took place on Wednesday, 25 March in Brussels. The Ambassadors' discussions over the coming months will lead to a "Manifesto for Creativity and Innovation in Europe" to inspire future work at European level.
Validation of Learning in Europe, Germany suggests transparency
Germany proposes national framework for more transparency on its qualifications in Europe
Adult Learners' Week 2009 in England and Wales
Adult Learners' Week 2009 takes place from Saturday 9th May to Friday 15th May 2009, marking its eighteenth year. It is a wonderful celebration of the energy and inspiration that adults bring to their learning, and is
highlighted by the Adult Learners' Week Awards which reward the outstanding learning achievements of individuals, groups, families and projects.
Beyond talk and chalk: creativity in the classroom
2nd Brussels Debate
March 30, 2009
EU-wide actions have strong impact on issues that matter to women
Women across the EU earn on average 17.4% less than men, according to
new EU statistics, released as part of a commission campaign to narrow the pay
gap between the sexes.
EU-project results available online
The European Commission has finally presented an online service for access to the results and details of EU-funded projects in the fields of education, culture, youth and citizenship. EVE (Espace virtuel d'échange) was officially launched by European Commissioner Ján Figel' on 2 March.
Human rights: Thai-soup for Roma under the Sava Bridge?
As one of the most endangered groups in Serbia, Roma are subject of numerous projects and activities of national and international organizations, especially in the area of education. Are these projects really suitable are adequate for Roma, how useful and sustainable they are - the article gives a critical point if view on that, taking as example the Roma slum in Belgrade.
Creativity and innovation: how can EU-funded projects make a difference?
Participants at a conference on creativity and innovation in EU-funded projects discussed ways of ensuring the best possible results and long-term impact. The conference is one of the flagship events for the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009 (EYCI).
The European Union engagement in promoting human rights
Human rights as a core value of the EU are embedded in its founding treaty and reinforced by the Charter of Fundamental Rights, proclaimed in 2000 but not yet adopted.
EAEA comments on the Updated Strategic Framework
The EAEA has published its comments to the updated Strategic Framework
Modern Languages Education of Roma Children
"If my friends are single-eyed, I look at them in profile."
(Kristó Nagy, 1998: 54)
Modern Languages Education of Roma Children
The lifelong learning should start in childhood
European Citizens' Consultation website
The European Citizens' Consultations are the first-ever pan-European debate involving citizens from all 27 Member States to debate the future of the European Union across the boundaries of geography and language.
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