School education is only possible thanks to teachers. They help children develop essential skills for their future working life and become active and responsible citizens. However, most EU countries struggle to engage young teachers and to keep experienced teachers in the job, which increases the need to reinforce the attractiveness of teacher careers.

Education can play a vital role in enabling young people to understand and acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to address the global challenges that they will increasingly face during their lives. Education for sustainability tackles issues such as climate change, sustainable transportation, cultural preservation and features increasingly in national and EU level education policies and actions.

Pupil success is more than just academic achievement. A holistic approach to education includes nurturing the mental and physical health of pupils, and research indicates that this greatly influences their overall development and educational outcomes.

Although some high-achieving pupils may also be gifted and talented, gifted and talented pupils are not always high achievers.

Citizenship education refers to the aspects of school education intended to prepare pupils to become active citizens, by ensuring that they have the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to contribute to the development and wellbeing of the society in which they live.

Mentoring usually refers to the process of an experienced person, the mentor, assisting another person, the mentee, in developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the mentee’s professional and personal growth. At school level, mentoring opportunities are available for pupils, usually focusing on their educational performance and social-emotional support, and teachers, in the context of initial training or continuous professional development programmes, for example.

Many school libraries play an important role in promoting literacy and supporting new pedagogical practices. We would like to hear your views on this unique learning space!

George Santayana is credited with the quote ‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it’ – and, in this regard, history education can strengthen our collective memory by showing contrasting views of historical events. This survey explored the way(s) history is taught, or should be taught, as well as participants’ views on introducing multiperspectivity in history education.

The recent School Education Gateway survey on learning outside the classroom found that most respondents organise activities outside the classroom at least once a month. Respondents reported that working with external stakeholders has a positive effect on their daily practice positively, although it can present practical difficulties that can be addressed through partnership-building strategies.

The survey results indicate that innovation and entrepreneurship competences should be further highlighted in schools. Out-of-school activities seem to be an effective practice for developing pupils’ competences. On the other hand, teachers reported difficulties in accessing and collaborating with organisations, associations and businesses.