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If your pupils are wondering what to do after high school and if they are interested in volunteering, introduce them to the European Solidarity Corps. Funded and supported by the European Union, this programme is aimed at young people aged between 18 and 30 who are looking for an opportunity to help the wider community through solidarity projects, in Europe and beyond. Young people can participate in projects that benefit communities abroad or in their own country. These projects provide an inspiring and stimulating experience, as well as the opportunity to contribute to change while developing skills and competences. Join the European Solidarity Corps!

Did you know that Erasmus+ offers opportunities for teachers, school staff and even students? Whether you want to participate in a mobility experience to teach, or accompany your pupils on an exchange abroad, or encourage your school to cooperate with other educational institutions, be sure to check out Erasmus+ and the Jean Monnet Actions!

Erasmus+ also allows your oldest pupils to participate in DiscoverEU, an initiative of the European Commission that allows 18-year-old citizens to travel around Europe for free, explore its diversity, learn about its cultural heritage and history, and connect with people from all over the continent.

Participate in Erasmus+ for schools and take full advantage of the Jean Monnet Actions

Share DiscoverEU with older students

A European Blue School is a school that engages students in marine and maritime-related topics through a project-based learning approach. This to raise awareness and create a sense of responsibility for our oceans in them.

The awareness of the impact that the oceans have on us – people – as well as our impact on the ocean is called Ocean Literacy.

The EU4Ocean Coalition, with the support of DG MARE, brings together organisations, projects and individuals committed to promoting ocean literacy across Europe. The European Blue Schools Network is one of the three pillars of the Coalition, set up as a hub for all schools and teachers striving to engage pupils on oceanic topics and train a new generation of ocean-literate young citizens. The network was established in 2020 and now has 350 schools in the EU plus 50 in neighbouring countries.

Now become a blue school!

The European School Education Platform is a meeting place for the school education community - school staff, researchers and policy makers - to discover news, interviews, publications, best practices, courses and partners for their Erasmus+ projects.

It is also home to eTwinning, the largest network for teachers in Europe. This platform allows teachers to set up collaborative projects with one or more schools from different countries. Webinars, competitions and learning events are offered. There are also a number of tools available for professional development and members can receive recognition for their best projects through quality labels and eTwinning awards.

The platform includes a dedicated section to support Erasmus+ applicants and participants, offering various opportunities for staff working in the education sector.

Curious about where you stand with digital technology in your educational practice? Do you want to see what your strengths are and where you can do even better? Discover SELFIEforTEACHERS, the free self-reflection tool for primary and secondary school teachers.

Do you use statistics in teaching? Or are you a student who wants to know more about statistics? Then you have come to the right place in the education corner of Eurostat. Our educational corner offers tools and explanations to make statistics more accessible. Students can use it to gain a better understanding of statistics, and teachers can find material that can be used in the classroom when teaching statistics, geography, social sciences, or other subjects. Some of our tools have been produced by Eurostat itself, while others have been developed and translated by the national statistical institutes. Discover our extensive range, where you can also find material for Belgium and compare your country with other countries in the EU.

Are you a teacher looking for exciting ways to teach your students about the EU? The EU Learning Corner is a veritable treasure trove of teaching materials including publications and games for all age groups and it is available in several European languages.

In addition to finding inspiration for lesson plans, you can also visit the Learning Corner to networks with other schools and teachers across the EU. So what are you waiting for? Explore our Learning Corner now!

In addition to the science fair, Science is Wonderful! also organizes activities for the classroom. These educational resources, games and videos have been created by our scientists and your students or children can use them all year round.

THIS COMES NET WITHIN: We have now added eight new activities, including three activities conceived by teachers and researchers together. Learn to program while you find a lost astronomer, create fake blood with your students to solve a murder, or find your way out of a biolab before the security doors close. Be sure to check out these fun activities!

Dear teachers, parents and science lovers,

After 2 fantastic days, this year's edition of Science is Wonderful! is coming to an end. We were delighted to welcome almost 5 000 students from all over Belgium and abroad to our science fair and to have the opportunity to connect with more than 120 leading international scientists. See some unforgettable moments here.

Thank you for actively participating and bringing science to life for our future aspiring researchers. We can't wait to open our doors to you again. In the meantime, you can already take a look at what we still have to offer online.

Here you will find a list of interesting tools.

In addition, you can always draw inspiration from some of the highlights below.

The Climate Education Coalition seeks to co-create a participatory education community to support the changes needed for a climate-neutral society. We want to inspire, develop and leverage Europe's innovative capacities in education by promoting bottom-up actions around five priorities: training teachers, developing ecological skills and competences, linking education and science, raising awareness and changing behaviour.

The Education for Climate Coalition aims to bring together the entire EU education community, including:

• Teachers, educators, students, trainers and parents, at all levels and in all types of institutions

• Stakeholders active in the field of education and/or the environment

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is the internal research centre of the European Commission. It helps Commission services and policy makers make decisions based on sound scientific evidence.

The JRC also offers an online visitors' centre at the Digital Media Hub, which hosts a wealth of scientific resources in line with the Commission's priorities.

Our virtual lab tours allow you to step behind the scenes to see where magic works and put your knowledge to the test through integrated quizzes. The center also offers interactive games that help students learn about sustainability, health, digital transformation and many more topics.

Europe is home to an amazing variety of insects that pollinate crops and plants. These heroes ensure our food production and the preservation of biodiversity. They are therefore essential to the health of nature and our well-being. However, in recent decades, the number and diversity of wild pollinating insects, such as bees, butterflies, hoverflies and moths, have decreased significantly in Europe. De nombreuses espèces sont au bord de l'extinction.

Nous pouvons tous contribuer à la protection de ces héros de la pollinisation en organisant des campagnes de sensibilisation sur leur importance et en trouvant des moyens de protéger leurs habitats.

À la direction générale de l'Environnement, nous avons mis au point des outils qui peuvent être utilisés en classe ou à la maison pour aider les citoyens à protéger ces pollinisateurs, tels que le jeu de cartes « Connais tes pollinisateurs » et l'expérience VR « Pollinator Park ».

Il existe bien d'autres supports pédagogiques, notamment des cartes postales, des affiches et des vidéos !

In addition to being beautiful, European nature is of great importance in many ways to all of us. To help secondary school students understand why, the Directorate-General for the Environment has developed a toolkit on EU nature protection policy.

The toolkit provides resources and instructions for preparing and carrying out indoor and outdoor activities. It will help you guide your students in learning to communicate about local plants, animals and habitats, as well as Europe's common natural heritage. Inspiring students by what surrounds them can be a first step towards meaningful engagement in nature.

If you want to learn more about biodiversity, you can also consult the Commission's Biodiversity Knowledge Centre.

Climate change and biodiversity loss require urgent action and sustainable and systemic change in attitudes, mindsets and practices. Education has a key role to play in deepening our understanding of these issues, changing our behaviours and attitudes and achieving a fair and sustainable future.

The European Commission, in cooperation with education experts from across Europe, has developed a competence framework to promote sustainability learning in the EU. This document can serve a wide range of purposes, including curriculum design, self-reflection, and certification assessment.

If your students are wondering what they are going to do after high school and if they are interested in volunteering, introduce them to the European Solidarity Corps. This programme, funded and supported by the European Union, is aimed at young people between the ages of 18 and 30 who wish to help the wider community through solidarity projects in Europe and beyond. This allows young people to take part in projects that benefit communities, whether abroad or in their own country. These projects offer an inspiring and rewarding experience, as well as the opportunity to contribute to change while developing skills and competences.

Join the European Solidarity Corps!

La European School Education Platform; is a meeting point for the school education community - school staff, researchers and policy makers - to discover news, interviews, publications, examples of practice, courses and partners for their Erasmus+ projects.

It is also home to eTwinning, the largest teacher network in Europe. This platform allows teaching staff to create collaborative projects with one or more schools in different countries. It also offers webinars, competitions and learning events. The best projects can receive awards or an eTwinning quality label. There are also a number of professional development tools for network members.

The platform includes a dedicated section to support Erasmus+ applicants and participants, which offers various opportunities for staff working in the education sector.

Are you a teacher looking for attractive ways to inform your students about the EU? The EU Learning Corner is a treasure trove of pedagogical material with publications and games for all age groups and available in several European languages.

In addition to finding inspiration for your lesson plans, you can also use the pedagogical corner to network with other EU schools and teachers. Explore our Learning Space!

The Education for Climate Coalition seeks to co-create a participatory education community to support the changes needed for a climate-neutral society. We want to inspire, develop and draw on innovative European education capabilities by promoting bottom-up actions around five priorities: training teachers, developing green skills and competences, bridging education with science, raising awareness, and changing behaviours.

The Education for Climate Coalition is meant to gather the whole education community in the EU, including:

- Teachers, educators, pupils, students, trainers and parents across all levels and institution types

- Stakeholders active in education and/or environmental work

Become part of the community!

Besides being beautiful, Europe’s nature is of great importance on so many levels to all of us. To help secondary school students understand why, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Environment has developed the European nature protection toolkit.

The toolkit provides resources and instructions for preparing and running indoor and outdoor activities. It will help you guide your students in learning to communicate about local plants, animals and habitats as well as about Europe’s shared natural heritage.

Inspiring students by what is around them can be a real first step in engaging them with nature in a meaningful way.

If you’re interested in learning more about biodiversity, you can also take a look at the Commission’s Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity.

Did you miss the MSCA 2024 Conference? You can now watch all the sessions to learn more about the rich discussions on the future of researchers' careers in Europe. The recordings include also the Falling Walls Lab MSCA 2024 competition.