School/Culture Collaborations for Civic Engagement and Critical Citizenship Education

Project summary

This project, commissioned by the European Commission (DG EAC), explores how schools, artists, and cultural organisations can collaborate to foster democratic attitudes and civic engagement among young people. It aims to identify best practices across the EU, develop practical resources for policymakers and practitioners, and promote knowledge exchange through peer learning and training. The study adopts a broad and inclusive definition of citizenship competence and civic education, focusing on critical and transformative approaches. It includes literature reviews, stakeholder engagement, and the development of a compendium and handbook.
  • Lead partnerVisionary Analytics (LT)
  • ClientEuropean Commission (DG EAC)
  • Funding programmeEuropean Commission Tender
  • Period2025-2027
  • RegionEU-27
  • ServiceCommunication, Policy, Research
  • Statusongoing

KEA's contribution

KEA leads the capacity-building and peer-learning components of the project. This includes designing and implementing a series of online trainings and onsite peer-learning visits aimed at fostering knowledge exchange among policymakers, educators, and cultural professionals. Additionally, we contribute to the project's communication and dissemination strategy, ensuring visibility and engagement across Europe. Our extensive network in the cultural and creative sectors is leveraged to reach diverse stakeholders and promote cross-sectoral collaboration. KEA also supports the final conference and contributes to the development of visual materials, including a whiteboard video summarising key findings.

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