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The Rights of Children in Education - EERA Blog Reflections from Dr Cuevas-Parra on the rights of children in education, as presented at EERA's annual conference in 2020.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: A report from Dr Cuevas-Parra on the rights of children in education, as presented at #ReconnectingEERA. #EduSci @Network25EERA https://blog.eera-ecer.de/rights-children-education/

strengths.
https://blog.eera-ecer.de/child-poverty-in-maths-education/ #EduSci #InclusiveTeaching

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: Diversity in the maths classroom is more than different ability levels—it's about connecting maths to students' real lives. Let's empower teachers to recognise and build on every child's...

Upcoming webinar
"FEMALE TEACHERS’ EDUCATION"

Thursday 5 March 2026
16.00 - 17.30 Italy/Spain time (CET)
17.00 - 18.30 Greece time

More information on the webinar series and the link to the webinar can be found on the ISCHE website: www.ische.org/n8dc

#HistEd #HistoryOfEducation

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𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 "𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗼-𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲: 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻". 15-18 October 2026, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Submission deadline: 30 April. Info: https://tinyurl.com/3rpk6mt2

New on our blog: How can maths teaching help break the cycle of poverty? Teacher education needs to move beyond general inclusion and give future teachers real tools to support children in poverty. https://blog.eera-ecer.de/child-poverty-in-maths-education/ #EdSci

Challenges and Future Directions for Children’s Rights in Education As part of the #ReconnectingECER programme, the Network 25 event on Children's Rights in Education took place online.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲 "Ask WHY a child is not going to school", recommended Bertsy, 16, from Cameroon at the 2020 @Network25EERA event on children's rights in education #EduSci https://blog.eera-ecer.de/childrens-rights-education/

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HuCER 2026 – Call for Papers. "Educational Innovation and Tradition in the Digital Age". 28 – 29 May 2026 at Obuda University, Budapest, Hungary. Deadlines: 30 March 2026 for presenters. 16 March – 30 April 2026 for participants without presentation. Full info: https://hera.org.hu/hucer-2026-2/

Embracing the future of sustainability education At ECER 2023, researchers from Network 30 explored the future of environmental & sustainability education, highlighting the importance of crossing boundaries in academia and society.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: "We must question conventional perspectives and advocate alternative and marginalized principles in environmental and sustainability education." NW30, on the future of sustainability and environmental education. #EduSci https://blog.eera-ecer.de/sustainability-education/

Sustainable university: A model of development in post-war Ukraine Higher education institutions are more than a place for obtaining knowledge and competencies; they are the centres for accumulating the country’s intellectual capital, they are the research and training hubs, and they are the agents of sustainable changes in society. Dr Iryna Didenko and Dr Nataliia Kholiavko on a sustainable development model for universities in post-war Ukraine.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: Post-war recovery of Ukrainian higher education should be made in the framework of sustainable development, say Dr Iryna Didenko and Dr Nataliia Kholiavko on our blog today #EduSci https://blog.eera-ecer.de/sustainable-university/

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: A study of 84 PhD dissertations shows teacher training, inclusion, and active learning are top priorities for early years research in Spain. #ECE #EducationResearch #EduSci blog.eera-ecer.de/early-childhood-education-spain/

Rethinking citizenship: Global challenges and the role of education The challenges and potential of global citizenship and Global Citizenship Education in a world where national frameworks still define rights and freedoms.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: Can human rights be truly universal if they depend on national citizenship? Global Citizenship Education (GCED) offers a bold vision, but can it overcome political and institutional limits? #EERA_NW23 #EduSci https://blog.eera-ecer.de/global-citizenship-education/

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: Doctoral theses in Spain reveal new trends in Early Childhood Education—often before they appear in journal articles. #ECE #EducationResearch #EduSci blog.eera-ecer.de/early-childhood-education-spain/

AECED Launch Webinar! We would like to invite the EERA community to discover @AECED - Aesthetic and Embodied Learning For Democracy Pedagogical Framework and Guides. Save the date! Wed 4 March, 10:30 CET. Register here: https://gck.fm/ozzkr #AECED #EducationForDemocracy

ÖFEB (Österreichische Gesellschaft für Forschung und Entwicklung im Bildungswesen) is pleased to announce that registration is open for the EERA Academic Writing Workshop, 8–9 April 2026, at the University of Vienna's Centre for Teacher Education. Info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3rrx6mz3

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: Spanish research shows that doctoral theses are hidden gems for policymakers and educators. They offer evidence for shaping teacher training, inclusion, and new teaching methods in early years education. #EduSci #ECE blog.eera-ecer.de/early-childhood-education-spain/

geographical dimensions of education.
Connect with leading researchers and gain fresh perspectives on education and geography. 𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆. 𝟵:𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 (𝗨𝗞). https://tinyurl.com/y8ja784z

𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝟭𝟰 and 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 invite you to an online event exploring the...

5 practical tips for maths teachers for the design of emotion-sensitive classrooms Teachers should design authentic learning environments in which students are provided with learning opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in different disciplines and real life, argues Dr. Başak Çalık on our blog today.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: The mathematics lessons should be designed around student-centered learning activities that cultivate the 21st-century skills of students, suggests Dr. Başak Çalık on our blog. #EduScu https://blog.eera-ecer.de/emotion-sensitive-classrooms/

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EERA NW 34. Research on Citizenship Education 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗢𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
11 to 13 June 2026, University of Porto, Portugal.
Submission deadline: 28 February.
Full information: https://tinyurl.com/nhes6t6d

Fostering collaborative educational research: An EERA Network case study A case study of a project by EERA Network 14 describing the collaborative project to publish a book on educational research.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: Top tips from Dr Gristy and Dr Lasselle on how to collaborate with other educational researchers in your EERA network to fund and publish a book #EERAblog #EduSci https://blog.eera-ecer.de/fostering-collaborative-educational-research/

Experiences on digital literacy and collegial learning in a Swedish preschool - EERA Blog

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: Success factors for providing digital literacy in preschool include teachers' motivation, familiarity with the use of digital tools, progressive challenges, & opportunities for collegial reflection, argues Dr Forsling #EduSci #EERAblog https://tinyurl.com/4jzhutwm

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: Academic systems in post-Soviet countries often prioritise quantity over quality, which can lead to superficial productivity and vulnerability to predatory publishing and conferences. #ERG #EduSci

Hackathons in Education How do you innovate for education in the 21st Century? DCU invited educational researchers to take part in a two-day virtual hackathon to find out.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: How do you innovate for education in the 21st Century? @DCU invited educational researchers to take part in a two-day virtual hackathon to find out. @EERA_N22 #EERA_NW3 #EduSci https://blog.eera-ecer.de/hackathons-in-educational/

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: Genuine scholarly communities, such as those fostered at ECER, offer opportunities for peer review, intellectual exchange, and inclusion—far beyond what “fast-track” conferences provide. #ERG #EduSci
https://blog.eera-ecer.de/researcher-development-academic-conferences/

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#EERA has received 4410 submissions to #ECER2026 Tampere "Knowing and Acting: The changing conditions and potentials of education research". We are thankful to the 821 experts who will complete 8820 reviews over the next 5 weeks.
𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥, 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦! #EduSci #EdResearch

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: Conference participation is not just about certificates or CV lines—it is a meaningful journey of professional and personal growth. #EduSci #ERG
https://blog.eera-ecer.de/researcher-development-academic-conferences/

Reimagining Global Education together A three-day retreat organised by the Global Education Research in Finland (GERIF-network) provided five workshops for educational researchers.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: A three-day retreat organised by the Global Education Research (GERIF) Network, five workshops for educational researchers explored the concept of global education. @EERA_NW4 #EduSci https://blog.eera-ecer.de/reimagining-global-education

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EERA NW 34. Research on Citizenship Education 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗢𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
11 to 13 June 2026, University of Porto, Portugal.
Submission deadline: 28 February.
Full information: https://tinyurl.com/nhes6t6d

geographical dimensions of education.
Connect with leading researchers and gain fresh perspectives on education and geography. 𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆. 𝟵:𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 (𝗨𝗞). https://tinyurl.com/y8ja784z