Are education systems focusing on developing the right skills at school and universities? Societies are ageing, workforces are shrinking, productivity is slowing, radicalism is growing, and young people are aspiring to jobs with maximum security. Is Europe losing its dynamism? Its innovative capacity? And if things continue on the same path, what will be the consequences for our way of living and position on the international stage?
A recent Eurydice report on entrepreneurship education sheds some light on this question. It suggests that most education systems (29 out of 38) have a strategy in place for developing entrepreneurship education. However, it also identifies the lack of clear learning outcomes and the link to assessment as one of the main hindrances to the development of effective and high quality entrepreneurship education. More...

The values of equality, tolerance, and non-discrimination are cornerstones of European societies that should be promoted through education; however, in reality, access to learning opportunities, the effects of socioeconomic disadvantage and social exclusion directly impact learners' success at school, their chances of a higher education and, as such, their future as informed and actively engaged members of society. Educational disadvantage is both a consequence and a cause of poverty and social exclusion. More...

The values of freedom, tolerance, respect for diversity and non-discrimination are cornerstones of European societies.  School bullying goes against these values. It is also a key factor in early school leaving, and has serious and long-term effects for both victims and perpetrators. It affects mental and physical health as well as the academic performance of children and young people.
​This report raises awareness about the prevalence of school bullying in many EU countries and highlights key lessons emerging from the most relevant European and international research that can support policy and practice against such bullying. More...

By Christabel Ligami. The report, titled Expanding Tertiary Education for Well-paid Jobs: Competitiveness and shared prosperity in Kenya, indicates that the Higher Education Loans Board or HELB is spending excessive money on administrative costs that could be added to students’ loans. It recommends an overhaul of the loan disbursement and recovery mechanisms. Read more...