European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) Annual Conference 2026

You can now register for the EBSN Annual Conference 2026, in cooperation with the Research Center for Linguistics at NOVA University Lisbon (CLUNL). The theme of this year’s conference is “Basic Skills for Life, Work and Democratic Participation in Times of Transformation”. 

Main themes:

• Democratic participation, media and information literacy
• Inclusion and outreach to underserved groups
• Workplace basic skills and upskilling pathways
• Teaching, learning design and digital inclusion
• Governance, systems and cross-sector collaboration

When?

17–19 June 2026

Register here.

We would like to invite you to the Cedefop conference, The Skills Nexus Between Productivity and Job Quality: Strengthening Foundations for a Competitive Europe, taking place on 29 and 30 June at Cedefop's premises in Thessaloniki, as part of the European VET and Skills Week.

The conference will bring together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss how companies and institutions can translate investment in skills and workplace learning into higher productivity and better job quality. Key themes include the impact of AI and digital technologies on jobs, the transition to Industry 5.0, future skills needs, and human-centred approaches to technological innovation. Read the concept note for further details.

The two-day programme combines keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, with contributions from social partners, government representatives, and leading experts. Insights will draw on Cedefop's European Training and Learning Survey (ETLS).

Register via the link below, please note that participation is subject to confirmation by the organisers.

Registration here

As we look to strengthen our international partnerships, it is essential to highlight the resources that drive European educational policy. Eurydice is a vital network consisting of 43 National Units that provide the "big picture" of education across Europe. 

What they do:

• Analyze Education Systems: They provide in-depth data and comparative analyses of how different countries structure learning.

• Drive Policy: By publishing national system descriptions and comparative studies on critical topics, Eurydice provides the evidence base for modern policy-making.

• Visualize Data: They transform complex issues into clear visuals and data sets, making it easier for researchers and educators to track European trends.

Each National Unit is appointed by its respective public authority, typically the Ministry of Education, ensuring that the insights provided are both authoritative and comprehensive.

For ATEE members, Eurydice is an indispensable tool for understanding the shifting landscape of teacher education and policy across the continent.

Do you want to discover the key features of the education system in your country or in one of the 27 Member States, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, the Republic of North Macedonia, Serbia, Switzerland, Türkiye and Ukraine? 

Click here 

Inside the Results: OECD’s First International Teacher Knowledge Survey (TKS)

The teaching profession has taken a major step forward in evidence-based practice. We are pleased to share insights from the OECD Teacher Knowledge Survey (TKS), the first large-scale study to provide internationally comparable data on general pedagogical knowledge.

In 2024, as part of an optional TALIS module, over 20,000 lower secondary teachers across eight countries were assessed on their pedagogical expertise and professional experiences. This landmark study doesn't just measure what teachers know—it explores how that knowledge is developed and sustained.

Why this matters for our members:

• Policy Insights: Provides a roadmap for supporting teacher development globally.
• Data-Driven Pedagogy: Offers a representative look at current teaching practices and perceptions.
• Research Opportunities: Opens new doors for studying the link between teacher knowledge and classroom success.

Find the report here. 

Can you spot when you interact with AI systems? Or when you see AI-generated content?

EU Digital & Tech  just published draft guidelines to help AI deployers and providers comply with transparency obligations under the AI Act.

AI providers will need to inform people when they are:

▪️interacting with an AI system, and add machine-readable labels to enable the detection of AI-generated or manipulated content

▪️exposed to deepfakes, AI-generated text publications on matters of public interest, or emotion recognition and biometric categorisation systems

The draft guidelines aim to clarify the scope of the transparency obligations and to provide practical examples and explanations to support providers and deployers → link.europa.eu/GRmRPq. 

Share your views here 

We are thrilled to announce that the ATEE website is currently undergoing a major redesign! As we approach our 50th anniversary, we are investing in a modern, more user-friendly digital platform to better serve our global community of teacher educators. Our goal is to create a space that makes it easier for you to access research, connect with RDCs, and stay updated on our latest events.

What to expect in the meantime: While our "digital builders" are at work, you may occasionally encounter some minor bugs, broken links, or slower loading times on atee.education.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this transition. We are working hard behind the scenes and aim to have the brand-new website fully operational by the beginning of the summer.

Thank you for being part of our journey toward a more connected and modern ATEE!