Reflections on ARC’s work in Scotland
ARC’s Saving Scotland's Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR) Education Officer Janet Ullman looks back on a busy year, and forward to the next. Read about Janet’s work with schools and more across Scotland.
New Learning & Outreach Framework unveiled by Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) share news (7 October 2024) about its innovative new outreach and learning framework, ‘Making Sense of Scotland’. Designed to forge deeper connections between Scotland's heritage and its people, the framework prioritises diversity, creativity and accessibility. This includes exploring the outdoors.
Three ways for schools to make climate education inclusive for all children
This article in The Conversation (30 October 2024) shares findings from a survey of more than 2,400 school students aged 11-14 in England about their views on climate change and sustainability education.
Education at a glance 2024: OECD Indicators
This Report, published 2024 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), is available online The report presents a statistical analysis of the state of education in OECD countries, covering topics including attainment, enrolment, finance and the organisation of education systems. This edition focuses on equity in education. The [...]
TEESNet 2024: Education for Repair & Realising Alternative Futures Together 3 December Liverpool
Dr Beth Christie is a keynote contributor for this year's TEESNet. Event information and booking details here. Beth Christie is a Senior Lecturer in the Outdoor and Environmental Education Section of the Moray House School of Education. She is also the Director of Scotland's United Nations University-recognised Regional Centre of Expertise in Education [...]
Young people’s petition for better climate change education
A new petition from UNESCO is currently gathering signatures from youth to send to their governments on the need for climate education to adapt. It calls for a seismic shift to mobilise the true potential of climate change education.
NBS Education Summit 26 September 2024, 09:00 – 14:00 (Brussels and online)
NBS EduWORLD aims to nurture a Nature Based Solutions (NBS) literate society, supporting a just transition to a sustainable future. Save-the-date for the NBS Education Summit on 26 September 2024, a pivotal conference at the intersection of science, policy, and NBS practice. This hybrid event will present interim insights from the [...]
Teachers’ views sought on new education bill
Children in Scotland have shared this TES article (28 June 2024). Teachers, pupils and parents are among those being asked to give their views on the potential impact of the new Education (Scotland) Bill. This consultation will be open until Friday 30 August 2024.
