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Supporting the development of inclusive education systems in 32 member countries
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17/06/2026

📢 EASNIE recognised for its long-standing commitment supporting inclusive education in Europe

The European Commission's new Communication on Enhancing the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities up to 2030 reaffirmed EASNIE as a key partner in advancing disability-inclusive lifelong learning across Europe.

As part of a flagship initiative ‘Disability-inclusive lifelong learning’, the Communication highlights the importance of:

➡️ Mutual learning on disability-inclusive education
➡️ Co-operation within the European Education Area
➡️ Building inclusive pathways from early childhood education through to lifelong learning and employment

This recognition reflects EASNIE's long-standing commitment to supporting countries in developing more inclusive education systems and ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to thrive.

The Communication also reinforces priorities that are central to our work, including the links between inclusive education, lifelong learning, skills development and employment.

EASNIE looks forward to continuing our collaboration with EU Member States and partners to strengthen inclusive education for all.

🔗 Read more and access the full Communication via the European Commission website via le link in the comments section.

16/06/2026

🎉 300 followers and counting! 🎉

A big thank you to everyone who has joined our community and followed our page.

Over the past months, we've shared extracts from our latest news, links to reports and publications, highlights from our 30th anniversary celebrations, and insights into our work to support inclusive education across Europe.

If you've recently joined us, take a look through our previous posts to catch up on key developments, resources, and milestones. And there's much more to come!

💬 Have a question about our work or want to know more about inclusive education? Visit our country information page to find out more about your country here: https://www.european-agency.org/country-information

We’re glad to have you with us, let’s work together towards more inclusive education across Europe 💙

Thank you for being part of our journey towards more inclusive education for all. 🌍📚

Find out more about EASNIE’s latest news via the link in the comments section.

12/06/2026

🎙️ New podcast feature: the link between Inclusive Education and Vocational Education and Training (VET)

As part of the fifth episode of the BET on VET podcast, EASNIE Director João Costa joins host Paolo Nardi, Executive Director of EfVET, for a conversation on the vital connection between inclusion and VET.

As EASNIE celebrates its 30th anniversary, this discussion explores how VET can contribute to building more inclusive, flexible and future-ready education systems. Drawing on his extensive experience and vision for inclusive education, João Costa shares valuable insights for VET providers, policymakers and everyone working towards educational excellence for all learners.

🌍 BET on VET is a podcast bringing together practitioners, policymakers, researchers, students and private stakeholders to discuss the stories, expertise and policy developments shaping Vocational Education and Training across Europe and beyond.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify and discover why inclusion must remain at the heart of VET systems here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oRNbzfyB9k7HV86DOcBhT

10/06/2026

🌍 EASNIE Webinar: Inclusive Education in the World of Artificial Intelligence

🤖 Meet the speakers of our next webinar. As AI continues to shape the future of education, we are delighted to welcome two experts bringing complementary perspectives on technology, learning and inclusion.

🎤 Richard Culatta is CEO of ISTE and ASCD, two leading organisations dedicated to innovation in education. Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of technology and learning, serving as Chief Innovation Officer for the State of Rhode Island and Executive Director of the US Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology. He is also the author of Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World, which explores how technology can be used to support healthy learning and development.

🎤 Katri Saarikivi is a cognitive neuroscientist and CEO of Samoi. Her research has focused on learning, empathy, executive functions and neuroplasticity, providing valuable insights into how people learn and develop. She also leads science communication activities within the FINSCI research project on science capital, helping bridge scientific knowledge and educational practice.

📅 Save the date:
Thursday 11 June 2026
11:00–12:00 CET

🔗 Register via the link in the comments section.

08/06/2026

🌍 EASNIE Webinar: Inclusive Education in the World of Artificial Intelligence

🤖 How can artificial intelligence support more inclusive education systems?

The sixth webinar in our series will bring together experts to explore how AI is transforming education and what this means for inclusion, equity and learner participation.

As education systems increasingly adopt digital and AI-powered tools, the discussion will consider both the opportunities and challenges that come with these technologies. Topics will include personalised learning, accessibility, ethical governance and the role of technology in responding to the diverse needs of learners.

We are pleased to welcome:

• Richard Culatta, CEO of International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).
• Katri Saarikivi, cognitive neuroscientist, CEO of Samoi, and the head of science communication in the FINSCI research project.

Drawing on a neuroscientific perspective on diversity, the webinar will explore the brain mechanisms that support learning and the natural variability that exists between learners. The discussion will examine how current and emerging technologies could help create more differentiated learning experiences, while also considering their limitations and potential risks.

Importantly, the session will reflect on the continuing role of teachers, professional judgement and school communities in ensuring that technology serves inclusion rather than replacing the human relationships at the heart of education.

🔗 Register now and join the conversation on the future of inclusive education and artificial intelligence.

📅 Save the date:
Thursday 11 June 2026
11:00–12:00 CET

05/06/2026

💻 Pillar 6: Digital Transformation and AI

Digital transformation is no longer an optional addition to education systems, it is becoming a defining factor in how learners access, experience and participate in education.

As part of its 30th anniversary reflections, EASNIE developed the Ten Pillars Shaping the Future of Inclusive Education to identify the system-level actions needed to advance equity, participation and inclusion. Pillar 6 focuses on ensuring that digital transformation and artificial intelligence support these goals rather than deepen existing inequalities.

Research and policy evidence from the European Union, UNESCO, the OECD and EASNIE all point to the same conclusion: digital technologies have enormous potential to personalise learning, improve accessibility and support diverse learners. However, these benefits can only be realised through equitable access, strong digital and media literacy, ethical governance and high-quality professional learning for educators.

The pillar emphasises three key actions:

✔ Ensure equitable access to digital tools, infrastructure and connectivity.
✔ Promote media literacy, critical thinking and safe digital participation.
✔ Harness AI for personalised learning and system efficiency while ensuring transparency, accountability and ethical safeguards.

Ultimately, digital tools should enhance human development, strengthen learner agency and support participation in an increasingly complex digital world.

📢 Continue the conversation with us at the next webinar in the series:

Inclusive Education in the World of Artificial Intelligence

This forward-looking discussion will explore how AI is reshaping education and what it means for inclusion, examining both the opportunities and the ethical challenges that come with emerging technologies.

📅 Thursday 11 June 2026
⏰ 11:00–12:00 CET

👉 Learn more about the Ten Pillars Shaping the Future of Inclusive Education via the link in the comments section

03/06/2026

🌍 EASNIE Webinar: Inclusive Education and School Leadership

How can school leaders drive meaningful, inclusive change?

The fifth webinar in our series brought together international and school-level perspectives to explore how leadership can help create more inclusive education systems.

Throughout the discussion, participants reflected on the role of leadership in shaping school culture, aligning policy with classroom realities and ensuring that inclusive values are reflected in daily practice.

Among the key messages highlighted during the webinar:

• Inclusive leadership starts with a shared vision grounded in equity, participation and belonging.
• Creating inclusive schools requires more than commitment; it requires reliable structures, collaborative practices and continuous reflection.
• Leadership should be understood as a collective process that engages staff, learners and wider school communities.
• Meaningful participation means ensuring learners have genuine opportunities to influence decisions and contribute to their educational experience.
• Inclusive education is fundamental to delivering high-quality learning environments where every child can thrive.

Many thanks to Manos Antoninis, Director of UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, and Mareike Klauenflügel, Principal of IGS Herder in Frankfurt, for their valuable contributions to this important conversation.

Browse through the quote cards to revisit some of the key insights from the discussion and find the full webinar on our YT channel via the link in the comments section ➡️

01/06/2026

📍 Lisbon, Portugal

What happens when learners are given the tools to document and reflect on their own school experiences?

As part of the Learner Participation in Inclusive Education (LPIE) activity, teachers, learners, researchers and policy-makers from six countries (Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal and Scotland in the UK) explored how the photovoice methodology can support more inclusive education.

📸Using photography as a participatory tool, learners captured images representing their feelings, environments, relationships and experiences within school communities.

These visual reflections opened meaningful discussions around well-being, participation, accessibility and belonging, particularly for learners vulnerable to exclusion.

Teachers involved in the pilot projects highlighted how the process encouraged stronger student engagement, ownership and dialogue, while also offering valuable qualitative insights often missing from traditional monitoring and evaluation approaches.

📅 Join the final LPIE dissemination webinar, taking place on Tuesday 2 June 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30 CET to learn more about the project, with reflections and feedback from key project leads across Europe.

The webinar will open with a keynote speech by Professor Alan Dyson on learner participation. Teachers, data analysts and policy-makers involved in the pilot projects will then share their experiences, findings and key messages emerging from the activity.

👉 Registration is open via the link in the comments section.

27/05/2026

📢 Upcoming EASNIE webinar: Learner Participation in Inclusive Education

On Tuesday 2 June (13.00–14.30 CET), EASNIE will host the final dissemination webinar for the Learner Participation in Inclusive Education (LPIE) activity.

The webinar will explore how education systems can better understand and support learners’ socio-emotional participation in education, with insights from pilot projects carried out across six EASNIE member countries.

The session will include:
• An introduction to the LPIE activity
• A keynote speech on learner participation by Professor Alan Dyson
• Experiences and findings shared by teachers, data analysts and policy-makers involved in the project

The discussion will highlight the importance of ensuring that learners are not only included in education systems, but actively involved in shaping their educational experiences.

The webinar is open to all interested participants, including educators, learners, families and policy-makers.

🔗 Links to register, download the webinar programme and discover more about the LPIE activity are available in the comments section.

25/05/2026

🌍 EASNIE Webinar: Inclusive Education and School Leadership

How can school leadership help build inclusive education systems?

The fifth webinar in our series will explore the critical role school leaders play in driving inclusive change. The discussion will focus on leadership strategies, the creation of inclusive school cultures, and how policies can be meaningfully aligned with the realities faced by teachers and learners in the classroom.

Bringing together international policy expertise and hands-on school leadership experience, this webinar will highlight how inclusive leadership can shape more equitable learning environments for all.

We are pleased to welcome:

• Manos Antoninis, Director of UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report since 2017. He has guided the report through seven global cycles, including the influential 2020 report dedicated to inclusion and education. An economist by training, he previously worked for a decade on public finance, education monitoring and evaluation projects across Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. His expertise lies in connecting education policy, financing and data to support more inclusive systems worldwide. He currently co-chairs the Education Data and Statistics Commission and continues to play a leading role in global education policy discussions.

• Mareike Klauenflügel, Principal of the IGS Herder integrated comprehensive school in Frankfurt and an experienced school leader with over a decade of practice in inclusive education. Her professional background includes work at the Hessian Teacher Training Institute and a secondment to the Inclusion Department of the Hessian Education Ministry. Through her leadership, she focuses on creating school environments where every child can learn, participate and thrive, while supporting teachers and communities in building inclusive cultures within schools.

🔗 Register now via the link in the comments section and join the conversation on inclusive school leadership.

📅 Save the date
Thursday 28 May 2026
11:00–12:00 CET

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