Covid-19 - What do members of UNESCO Associated Schools say?
UNESCO Associated Schools are facing this crisis, with all schools around the world that could be deprived of education because of COVID-19 and for this reason, we would like to invite our students, teachers, school principals and parents to testify and express their feelings and concerns about the situation. More
Happy Anniversary, ASPnet!
66 years of translating UNESCO’s values into action in schools around the world
In the days of 23-27 November 1953, UNESCO launched a new project called Scheme of Co-ordinated Experimental Activities in Education for Living in a World Community, with 33 secondary schools in 16 Member States.
The project was rooted in UNESCO's mission to promote education for international understanding, co-operation and peace, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)... More
UNESCO Associated Schools drive innovation and transformative learning experiences
ASPnet is a laboratory of ideas and its members from around the world pioneer innovative and creative pedagogies to translate global concepts into practice, with the aim of advancing the transformation of education systems and policies.
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We are children of one river”: A Mongolian School principal and student share insights and experiences at UNESCO’s International Water Conference”
In a panel on water education for sustainable development, representatives from 'Khan-Uul Complex Laboratory School', a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network in Mongolia presented their water education project 'Children of Kherlen River'. More
Racism and discrimination have no place in schools and classrooms
What can schools do to overcome exclusion, intolerance, racism and discrimination? How can teachers and students advocate for mutual understanding and respect of human dignity?
In its recent
resolution on eliminating racism, the United Nations General Assembly reiterated that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies.
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ASPnet schools join #RightToEducation campaign
With eyes full of beautiful expressions in front of the camera to convey a glance of hope for quality education - inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all - students from a Member School of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network join the Organization's digital campaign on the
#RightToEducation marking the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Capacity Development Workshop in Sub-Saharan Africa
From 26 -28 June 2018, 40 National Coordinators of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network came together in Windhoek, Namibia, to start a new phase of dynamic collaboration in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. More
A teacher and a student from Mexico in the spotlight at the first International Day of Light
On 16 May 2018, UNESCO celebrated the first International Day of Light in the presence of renowned scientist, researchers and intellectuals to discuss the central role that light plays in our daily lives and how it enables innovation in the areas of science, culture, education and many other cross-cutting fields to advance sustainable development. More
Strengthening governance, action and visibility of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network
Passionate teachers and students exchange their aspirations for equal access of girls and boys to STEM
Eighteen teachers and students representing the UNESCO Associated Schools Network took part in the International Symposium and Policy Forum: "Cracking the code: girls' and women's education in STEMheld in Bangkok, 28-30 August 2017.
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International Conference on the contribution of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network to SDG 4 and Education 2030 hosted by China
An International Conference of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network: Contributing effectively to the implementation of SDG 4 and Education 2030 took place in Sanya, People's Republic of China, from 8 to 10 April. It gathered National ASPnet Coordinators from 35 countries, policy makers and specialised institutions such as APCEIU, with the aim of identifying concrete actions for ASPnet to support the implementation of Education 2030 and the achievement of targets 4.7 and 4.a.
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Opening hearts and minds to refugees: Arts Contest
Student groups from UNESCO Associated Schools Network members all over the world are invited to participate in the Arts Contest "Opening hearts and minds to refugees". The contest is an opportunity for students of all ages and their teachers to do research and reflect on why people leave their homes and flee from their countries, who the people leaving their countries are, how their life in their home countries and in the transit or destination country is, what refugees and non-refugees have in common and how one could better help them to feel safe, welcome and included.
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UNESCO’s Executive Board debates the Evaluation of the Associated Schools Network
The 200th session of the Executive Board examines the
evaluation of UNESCO’s Associated Schools Netwok (ASPnet) described "as a driver for innovation and quality in education" and "recognized as an effective implementation mechanism in the context of the Sustainable Development Agenda, in particular for reaching target 4.7 of the SDG 4 – Education 2030". Six recommendations will guide the International Coordination Unit in the future management and coordination of the ASPnet. Read the Evaluation Report and its highlights