Literacy, media literacy and critical thinking

Education should teach learners to respect the creative and innovative ideas of others and encourage them to develop their own voice and ideas.

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Love books? So do we!

Join our latest group activity The Virtual Book Swap & Recommendation Library and  let’s turn our reading passion into a shared treasure trove!
Share a book you’ve loved — any genre, any language — and present it creatively with a review, a short video, or even an AI-generated cover redesign! 

We’re building a collaborative space where teachers across Europe inspire each other through stories. 

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Dear members:

We’ve just launched an exciting follow-up activity to our latest webinar. We’re co-creating a collaborative eBook full of inspiring, practical literacy-promoting activities designed by teachers, for teachers. Whether you work in early years, primary, secondary, or with diverse learners - your voice matters!

• Why join?
  Connect with like-minded educators across Europe
  Share your ideas and get inspired
• Contribute to a resource that will support literacy in classrooms everywhere
  Be featured in our eBook and social media celebration!

We look forward to seeing your ideas come to life and sharing them with our growing community of innovative educators!

Find the activity guidelines and template here

Dear members, 

If you missed our last webinar with Aleksis Sälusjarvi about literacy, you will now find the recording here and on our dedicated page. Follow the link and watch (or rewatch it) and access the presentation slides. 

Aleksis Salusjärvi is a Finnish literature educator and cultural journalist dedicated to bridging the reading gap among young people who struggle with literacy. With a background in literature and cultural journalism, he has developed innovative teaching methods that engage reluctant readers—particularly through rap lyrics and “literature outside of literature.” His groundbreaking work in literacy education was recognized with the TheFELA 2024 Literacy Award, highlighting his impact on promoting reading as a vital life skill.

Reading as a Skill of Survival explores how to engage young people who dislike reading and struggle with literacy. Despite Finland’s reputation as a leading reading nation, it also has the widest literacy gap among OECD countries, with 13.5% of the population being somewhat illiterate. This webinar introduces a proven approach using rap lyrics and unconventional texts to make reading relevant and accessible. Join Aleksis Salusjärvi to discover how literature outside of literature can transform literacy education and help narrow the reading gap.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and be inspired!

REGISTER HERE: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/29154a17-4573-4f7f-83d1-64bcce184540@e21d18f1-2112-4ecf-a67c-d20aedbd18b3

https://bit.ly/3FRcQhG📣 The second tutorial from the European School Education Platform on 'Playful learning for reading: a child-centred approach in the classroom' with kindergarten director Anneli Laamann will launch on 14 April.

⏳ These short, asynchronous sessions tackle key classroom challenges and provide you with actionable strategies that you can apply straight away.

🗓️ No certificate or expiration date—access it anytime and start making a real difference today!

Join us to gain practical tools for helping students grow in reading fluency—from early childhood to higher education 👉 https://bit.ly/3FRcQhG

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Aleksis Salusjärvi is a Finnish literature educator and cultural journalist dedicated to bridging the reading gap among young people who struggle with literacy. With a background in literature and cultural journalism, he has developed innovative teaching methods that engage reluctant readers—particularly through rap lyrics and “literature outside of literature.” His groundbreaking work in literacy education was recognized with the TheFELA 2024 Literacy Award, highlighting his impact on promoting reading as a vital life skill.

Reading as a Skill of Survival explores how to engage young people who dislike reading and struggle with literacy. Despite Finland’s reputation as a leading reading nation, it also has the widest literacy gap among OECD countries, with 13.5% of the population being somewhat illiterate. This webinar introduces a proven approach using rap lyrics and unconventional texts to make reading relevant and accessible. Join Aleksis Salusjärvi to discover how literature outside of literature can transform literacy education and help narrow the reading gap.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and be inspired!

REGISTER HERE: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/29154a17-4573-4f7f-83d1-64bcce184540@e21d18f1-2112-4ecf-a67c-d20aedbd18b3

The European Commission just released a Communication on the Union of #Skills, which includes an #ActionPlanforBasicSkills: 
"The plan is a key initiative of the Union of Skills and complements the STEM Education Strategic Plan. It proposes concrete short- to medium-term steps for the EU and Member States to provide solutions to improve basic skills and promote excellence, from #earlyyears to school education and adult learning."

Find out more: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_657
 

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