Nicosia, Cyprus. Teachers, their support, empowerment and evaluation will be at the centre of this week’s informal council of education ministers of EU member states, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said on Monday.
Meetings in Nicosia
The meetings will take place in Nicosia at the Philoxenia conference centre on Thursday and Friday.
Agenda and priorities
The sessions will focus on key education priorities, including teachers, Erasmus, technical education and the role of technical high schools, higher education and its internationalisation, the push for a common European degree, and the use of artificial intelligence.
Michaelidou said a central focus will be placed on teachers, adding that they are the main pillars of any change.
Alignment with the European Commission
Michaelidou said the two days will be dedicated to discussions to move forward with the European Commission’s agenda and Cyprus’ own priorities, which she said are consistent with each other and concern the whole of Europe.
Student performance
On the first evening, participants will also attend a performance by students from Cyprus’ music schools.
Sharing practices
Michaelidou said that by discussing Europe’s priorities there is also an opportunity to promote good practices.
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