The Conference of Education Ministers adopted a comprehensively updated recommendation on remembrance culture as a subject of historical-political education in schools. The update responds to antisemitism, disinformation, digital media and artificial intelligence.
The Conference of Education Ministers adopted a joint declaration on the use and risks of social media in the school context. The declaration is built around the principles of raising awareness, strengthening competence and protecting children and young people.
The Conference of Education Ministers adopted a joint declaration supporting a German bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games and highlighted the educational role of sport, play and movement in schools.
A national expert conference under the Pact for Vocational Schools produced inputs for developing vocational schools in response to digitalization and artificial intelligence. The recommendations are expected to be consolidated and discussed in September 2026.
Germany published a federal funding guideline for research projects under the joint federal-state initiative on digital teaching and learning. The guideline is linked to Digital Pact 2.0 and remains valid until 31 December 2032.
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister announced a review of behaviour policy and practice across schools, with independent advice to inform updated policy and guidance.
Northern Ireland announced funding for over 300 schools across 53 clusters to host Research-Informed Conferences during the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
Northern Ireland launched a 16-week consultation on a new statutory curriculum framework for Foundation Stage to Key Stage 3, with phased implementation planned from September 2028.
Northern Ireland’s Department of Education opened a consultation on Stronger Futures, a draft youth work policy statement for children and young people aged 4 to 25.
The Scottish Government published updated national guidance encouraging schools to restrict mobile phone use during teaching and learning time at a minimum, ahead of planned legislation.