The importance of early literacy development
Early literacy plays a vital role in shaping a child's future learning. Strong foundations help prevent skills gaps that become harder to close over time.
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Basic skills in real life: numeracy and mathematics
Learn how mathematics and numeracy, integrated into education at every level, can help young people navigate everyday life and work.
Do creative thinking and maths skills go together well?
In this chart of the month, we look into the connection between creative thinking and mathematical performance.
Meet the 2025–2026 eTwinning School label awardees
Congratulations to the schools who have been awarded the 2025–2026 eTwinning School label.
Numeracy as applied mathematics
Numeracy, or the ability to apply mathematics, is not just something useful for engineers and scientists but part of everyday life for everyone.
Meet the winners of the 2025 eTwinning European prizes
A huge congratulations to the winning teachers and pupils for their outstanding work in eTwinning.
Raising achievement in mathematics – a Europe-wide challenge
A decline in basic skills is emerging among students across the EU, posing serious challenges to both equity and excellence in education.
Building early childhood mathematics confidence through play
Play-based activities encourage children to build confidence and tackle numerical challenges with a positive attitude.
New European Commission action plan on basic skills
As part of the new Union of Skills package, the Commission's action plan on basic skills aims to boost Member States’ efforts in closing the basic skills gap.
eTwinning workshop on citizenship education
Teachers from around Europe came together to explore how eTwinning can be used to integrate citizenship education into their teaching.
