The Association for Teacher Education in Europe will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2026.
To start with celebrations, a series of webinars will be organised: this first webinar will discuss innovative perspectives in the field of Science and Mathematics Education.
The webinar is open to all and free of charge. Register your interest to receive further information and the meeting link.

Celebrated each year on 11 February since its proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in science and raises awareness that science and gender equality must advance hand-in-hand to address the world’s major challenges.
Did you know that research suggests that by the age of six, many girls already believe boys are more intelligent than they are?
And that only a small proportion later consider careers in science and technology?
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we encourage girls to imagine a future in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and women to thrive in science.
Science should know no gender. Yet globally, women make up only 35% of science graduates. At a time of growing global tensions and renewed challenges to gender equality, the EU must continue to show leadership, both at home and internationally.
We highlight the crucial role education plays in challenging gender bias and building confidence in every learner.
This European School Education Platform tutorial helps educators explore practical strategies for addressing stereotypes and supporting students’ aspirations: https://link.europa.eu/bjtYjx
Check the latest report Ensuring justice and equality for all women and girls and article Empowering women in science: How the EU is driving change for gender equality in R&I

The European Commission is consulting civil society on the reforms to be taken in the context of the European Semester.
The consultation will take place online on 5 March 2026, from 10:00 to 14:45 CET. 
A particular breakout session dedicated to Human Capital is foreseen in which most topics on education and training will be discussed.
If you are a member of the ATEE and wish to attend, please contact Mariagrazia Tagliabue - email: [email protected] no later than 18 February 2026. 

What happens when you bring entrepreneurship and sustainability together in the classroom? 
The Greenpreneur Teaching Academy, was an Erasmus+ project which developed entrepreneurial thinking for solving problems, taking initiative, and turning ideas into action. 
BANTANI Education developed the Greenpreneur Competence Matrix, linking the EntreComp and GreenComp frameworks in a way that actually makes sense for teachers by building an online training programme. 
They created a network where educators can keep learning from each other long after the project has ended.
This project was seeing teachers realise that sustainability education does not have to feel heavy or doom-laden, it can be creative, hopeful and action-oriented. That shift in perspective felt like a small win every time.
The training and resources are still available!
If you are an educator looking to bring entrepreneurial and sustainability competences into your classroom, please visit https://greenpreneur.entrecomp.com/

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Upcoming webinars:

• Learning in times of change: developing competences for uncertainty, 17.02.2026
• Supporting learners with dyslexia: practical strategies for daily teaching, 19.02.2026
• Stronger together: peer mentoring among teachers, 26.02.2026

Self-paced learning materials:

• Leading sustainability in school education
• Gender gap in basic skills: what teachers can do
• Rethinking classroom smartphone use: the kaleidoscope in your pocket

• Teaching material: Stories that Move: toolbox against discrimination in schools
• Teaching material: INCLUD-ED: Educational strategies for inclusion
• Article: Teacher voices: insights from a science teacher in Spain
• Publication: UNESCO guides on teaching about and against antisemitism
• Project kit: eTwinning activity on peace and conflict resolution

The annual competition rewards the best use of media in education at all levels is looking for outstanding entries that demonstrate excellence in educational multimedia, including (but not limited to):
 Video •  Audio •  Graphics •  Games & Simulations •  AR/VR/XR apps •  Podcasts •  Vlogs •  Animations •  AI tools, and any other innovative use of multimedia in learning contexts.
Submissions from students, teachers, schools, production facilities, universities, training companies, agencies, and anyone involved in the creation or use of educational multimedia are welcome.
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Submission fee: Free of charge
 
Submit here: https://medea-awards.com/account/ 
Participants will be eligible for the following prizes:

• The MEDEA Award for Best Educational Media Entry
  Awarded to the best educational media, resource, tool, or service produced across all sectors and levels of education and training.
• The Special MEDEA Jury Prize
  Presented at the jury’s discretion to recognise exceptional entry in pedagogical or technical design.
• The Audience Favourite Prize
  The audience has 1 week to vote to select its favourite entry.
• The Thematic Prize – Best Use of Educational Media in Science
  The 2026 thematic prize will honour innovative applications of educational media in science, spotlighting emerging trends in the field. This prize will be co-awarded with the International Association of Media in Science (IAMS).