Education

Latest news, analysis and comment on education policy in Europe and beyond.

David Cameron has a new job

October 12, 2016 12:09 pm

His goal is to make participation in the National Citizen Service program ‘a normal part of growing up.’

Pope Francis tells youth to avoid ’empty thrills’

July 29, 2016 1:33 am

‘A merciful heart can share its bread with the hungry and welcome refugees and migrants,’ pontiff told hundreds of thousands in Krakow.

We believe in youth, we believe in another Europe

June 2, 2016 9:11 am

What kind of Europe will the next generation of Europeans be living in? Will they live in a prosperous, open and friendly Union with opportunities for everyone? …

Labor Mobility: It’s About Policy, Not Politics

May 26, 2016 8:36 pm

It is easy to lose sight of the role economic and market forces play in population shifts since today’s political climate has made immigration a major concern …

European Schools daze over Brexit fears

April 29, 2016 5:32 am

There aren’t enough English teachers for Eurocrat kids. The UK exit would make it worse.

UK universities best in Europe

March 11, 2016 10:16 am

Almost a quarter of the best higher education institutions in Europe are in Britain.

Google’s New Growth Promise: Digital Skills Training for Two Million

March 3, 2016 6:00 am

In recent years, Europe’s economy has been growing in new, and different ways. One factor in this has been the online expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises …

Social media improve career prospects for young Europeans

February 4, 2016 5:00 am

As a major new study reveals social media can significantly boost young people’s academic and professional lives, speakers at a POLITICO forum call for improvements in digital education.

Non-Catholics decry discrimination in Irish schools

January 6, 2016 5:30 am

Rejection by schools is like ‘a punch in the stomach,’ says the mother of an unbaptized boy.

‘German, not Arabic!’

September 18, 2015 5:30 am

Germany faces a massive strain on its schools with the influx of refugee children.

The European (schools) crisis

July 9, 2015 5:30 am

Students, teachers and parents say the educational system for the children of Eurocrats is broken.

France and Canada are ruled by dictators, right?

May 19, 2015 9:40 pm

American 14-year-olds are not that sure, a study shows.

Calling on Europe to mainstream its digital mavericks

April 20, 2015 6:20 pm

A quiet revolution is taking place in Europe’s classrooms.

Finns beat U.S. with low-tech take on school

April 20, 2015 4:45 am

The teachers unions work closely and collaboratively with government.

Terrorist threat opens up education policy

March 26, 2015 4:44 am

In the wake of attacks in France and Denmark, ministers call for schools to play a greater role in tackling radicalisation.

Ministers to boost mobility for student teachers

March 5, 2015 4:05 am

Variations in teacher-training across Europe make it difficult for student-teachers to find compatible courses in foreign countries.

UK extends student application system to non-UK colleges

February 19, 2015 8:58 pm

British students will for the first time be able to apply to universities in other EU member states through the UCAS application system.

Unequal student flows in partnerships with US

December 4, 2014 3:50 am

A report suggests that American universities are using European partnerships to bring in talented students, without sending anyone in return.

Court backs outsiders’ right to study

November 13, 2014 3:50 am

Freedom to study ruling is fundamental to harmonising access to EU universities for third-country students.

Erasmus+ means more mobility

October 16, 2014 4:05 am

The structure of the Erasmus programme has changed, giving students more opportunities to study abroad.

Bologna looks to the future

October 16, 2014 4:00 am

A review of the Bologna process for higher education reform is long overdue.

Knowledge alliances roll out across Europe

October 16, 2014 3:55 am

Commission searches for projects that bring together higher education and the workplace.

Studying the EU at a distance

October 16, 2014 3:50 am

Students as far afield as the United States and New Zealand are keeping a close eye on developments in the European Union.

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