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INSCHOOL Training Course on Education Policy Making Based on Inclusive Values and Data
Nearly 40 participants gathered in Budapest, Hungary, to take part in the residential seminar of the Training Course on Education Policy Making Based on Inclusive Values and Data organised as part of the European Union and Council of Europe Joint Project “Inclusive Schools: Making a Difference...
International Study Visit to Portugal 24 -25 May 2023
Over 40 participants from Ministries of Education, National Roma Contact Points, education policy experts, and practitioners from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and the Slovak Republic gathered in Lisbon on May 24th and 25th, 2023. The study visit focused on the "Educational...
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Training course on education policy making based on inclusive values and data
The European Union and Council of Europe Joint Project “Inclusive Schools: Making a Difference for Roma Children (INSCHOOL)” aims to support the design and implementation of national inclusive education policies and innovative inclusive education practices in targeted member states in line with...
Inclusive Education Ambassadors – first meeting in Strasbourg
Twelve selected “Inclusive Education Ambassadors” from Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, the Slovak Republic, and the United Kingdom meet for the first time on 28-29 March 2023 in Strasbourg to discuss promoting quality inclusive education for Roma and Travellers...
First meeting of the Task Force for the preparation of the feasibility study on Desegregation and Inclusion Policies and Practices in the field of Education for Roma and Traveller Children
Shared from the Roma and Travellers Team website. On 1 December 2022, the first meeting of the Task Force for the preparation of the feasibility study and possible draft Committee of Ministers Recommendation on Desegregation and Inclusion Policies and Practices in the field of Education for Roma...
INSCHOOL International Study Visit
Between 26-27 October 2022, nearly 30 participants from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Portugal, Romania and the Slovak Republic gathered in Strasbourg for the International Study Visit devoted to the “Council of Europe Standards and Tools on Quality and Inclusive Education”. The event was organised...
Call for applications for Inclusive Education Ambassadors
The European Union and Council of Europe Joint Project “Inclusive Schools: Making a Difference for Roma Children” (INSCHOOL) is launching an Inclusive Education Ambassador initiative. The main aim of the initiative is to raise the awareness of the general and professional public about the...
By Mihaela Zatreanu
The importance of Romani language learning and teaching for a more inclusive education for all
This article aims to describe the importance of Romani as mother tongue in shaping the cultural and personal identity of Roma students and its crucial role in child’s overall development, psychological well-being, and self-esteem. It also analyses how cultural and personal identity can influence...
By Mustafa Jakupov
The pursuit of inclusive education for Roma students: ideals vs reality
Inclusive education acknowledges the fact that the classroom is filled with diverse learners coming from diverse backgrounds. When inclusion is done well, every student benefits from it. It strengthens the ability of every student to work well with other students, understand and value different...
Dr.sc. Ljatif Demir, Filozofski fakultet Zagreb, Magisterski studij Romistika
Важноста и значењето на ромската историја во инклузивното образование во анставата за ромските деца
Образованието на децата Роми низ историјата секогаш се одвивало на јазикот на мнозинското население. Децата Роми од почетокот на нивното образование не се препознаваат по својот јазик кој има свои културни вредности. Со тоа Ромите го губат симболот за нивниот колективен идентитет, знак дека...
dr.sc. Ljatif Demir, Faculty of Philosophy, Zagreb, Master Studies of Romistics
The importance of Romani history teaching for a more inclusive education of Roma children
The education of Roma children throughout history has always taken place in the language of the majority population. Roma children, from the beginning of their education, do not distinguish themselves by their language which has its own cultural values. With that, Roma lose the symbol of their...
Roma and young people in public education – INSCHOOL experience shared at the EESC’s public hearing
On 05 April 2022, the European Economic and Social Committee's Thematic Study working Group on the Inclusion of Roma organised a virtual public hearing entitled ''Roma children and young people in public education: assessing the situation and the way forward''. The discussion brought together...
INSCHOOL contribution to OECD’s Policy Forum
On 17 March 2020, the INSCHOOL project contributed to the discussion at OECD’s Policy Forum focusing on “Measuring and evaluating inclusion in education: developing and applying indicators”. The event was organised by the Strength through Diversity Project of the OECD and aimed to: discus the...
PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, HUNGARY, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA AND THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EU/COE JOINT PROJECT “INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR ROMA CHILDREN (INSCHOOL)”
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - CALL FOR TENDERS - EXPERTS FOR THE INSCHOOL PROJECT
Answers to the questions related to the call call for tenders for the provision of consultancy services in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Portugal, Romania and the Slovak Republic in the framework of the EU/CoE Joint Project “INSCHOOL” How can we participate in the project? Can I have a...
By Calin Rus, Director, Intercultural Institute, Timisoara, Romania
Doing harm with good intentions for Roma children
The purpose of the paper is to draw the attention of readers of some risks that can be encountered when trying to do the “right thing” and in the efforts of improving the education of Roma children and does not intend to place blame on anyone. Based on several theories developed and tested with...
PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN BULGARIA, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, HUNGARY, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA AND THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EU/COE JOINT PROJECT “INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR ROMA CHILDREN (INSCHOOL)”
CALL FOR TENDERS - EXPERTS FOR THE INSCHOOL PROJECT
The European Commission (EC) and Council of Europe (CoE) Joint Project “Inclusive Schools: Making a Difference for Roma Children (INSCHOOL)” aims at supporting the design and implementation of national inclusive education policies in the Czech Republic, Romania and the Slovak Republic and...
COVID-19 Pandemic and the Promotion of Inclusive Education
This brief text presents some reflections that can be relevant for teachers, school managers and education policymakers. By Calin Rus Director, Intercultural Institute, Timisoara, Romania 1. COVID-19 crisis increased inequalities in access to quality education The COVID-19 pandemic revealed...
Raslavice Elementary School – recollection of spring/summer activities
In spring 2021, a series of activities focusing on the inspirational story of the Zoltak family, a Roma family from Raslavice, were carried out by Raslavice Elementary School in the Slovak Republic within the framework of the joint EU/CoE project Inclusive Schools: Making a Difference for Roma...
Teachers and the challenges related to the return to school – EduRoma survey results
In April 2021, eduRoma association conducted a survey in schools in the Slovak Republic with the aim of mapping the needs of teachers to improve the education of Roma students upon their return to school. The 24 teachers who participated in the survey were selected among seven Slovak schools...
Documentary video about Chitila Secondary School in Romania
Watch the video (in French) Are you curious about how the INSCHOOL project assists the schools? Would you like to know how the Chitila Secondary School implements the inclusive education concept, how it works with its pupils and their parents? The French association Réseau Canopé paid a visit...
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