As part of the celebrations for the International Day of the Educating City, the governemnt of Catalonia announced the launch of an Educating City Award named after Pilar Figueras Bellot, Director of the First International Congress of Educating Cities (Barcelona, 1990) and General Secretary of the International Association of Educating Cities for 18 years. This […]
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Happy International Day of the Educating City 2024!
Under the theme “The Educating City as a Laboratory for Learning, Citizenship, and Social Transformation”, we spotlight the role of cities as genuine educational spaces. Cities are not just the backdrop to our daily lives; they are vast classrooms where we learn, grow, and connect. They foster experiences, generate knowledge, and build meaningful relationships among […]
Cities as laboratories of learning and social transformation: 18 international experiences
These initiatives reflect the potential of cities as spaces for learning, active participation, and social change. Cities from the following countries are represented: America: Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil Europe: Finland, Spain, Poland, Portugal Asia: Republic of Korea Each of these experiences demonstrates how cities can be engines of change, fostering inclusive and transformative education […]
International Day of the Educating City 2024: Get Involved!
Key Celebration Date: November 30, 2024 Theme: “The Educating City as a laboratory for learning, citizenship, and social transformation” This year’s theme shines a spotlight on the vital role cities play as educational spaces. Our cities are not just backdrops for daily life; they are expansive classrooms where learning and experimentation thrive. They foster experiences, […]
Meeting of the Italian Network of Educating Cities in Bologna
The program includes contributions from academics and education experts: 9:00: Institutional welcome and introductory framework, with representatives from the City of Bologna, the Emilia-Romagna Region, and the Metropolitan City of Bologna. 9:30: Inaugural lecture: “The Power of Unity: The Meaning of Networking Among Educating Cities”, by Marina Canals Romoneda, IAEC Secretary General. 10:30: Presentation by Rossella D’ugo, […]
Oaxaca for you
The initiative offers information accessible through a QR code on 180 places of interest in the municipality, including: temples, houses, monuments, walks, streets, legends, gardens, museums and a theatre. It has the support of renowned academics, historians and writers from Oaxaca. For more information about this initiative, visit the Bank of Experiences BIDCE
Interview with Matteo Lepore, Mayor of Bologna
The “Radically teenagers” program stands out – extension of free extracurricular services – and the transformation of urban spaces to promote learning. The Mayor also details the municipality’s inclusion policies and advances innovative projects such as the future Children’s Museum, reaffirming the city’s commitment to comprehensive and participatory education.
Meeting between the IAEC and Metropolis
This meeting was an excellent opportunity for mutual presentations, getting to know each other’s teams, exploring ongoing projects, and identifying potential synergies that could enrich the initiatives of both organizations. During the meeting, both parties shared their initiatives and experiences to pinpoint areas for collaboration. Both sides agreed on the importance of creating a collaborative […]
Change of Phone Number
We would like to inform you that the IAEC Secretariat has changed its phone number. You can now reach us at our new number: (0034) 93 088 58 20