Is that necessary, all this focus on diversity?
By Cordula Rooijendijk (15.11.23) ‘Can’t we just trust our professionalism? Is it really necessary to pay extra attention to diversity?’ A headmaster asks me during a lecture I am giving on my latest book, ’15 lessons that primary schools of colour teach us.’ ‘Yes,’ her colleague adds, ‘for me, on the contrary, everyone is equal. […]
Leadership for Diversity: National Conference in Ireland
On October 15th, Momentum celebrated Erasmus Days with an Open Day at our offices in Leitrim Village. Erasmus Days is an international six-day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme. During the Open Day, guests who were educators, school leaders, and workers participated in the festivities. We were delighted to have 20 participants who learned about our […]
Leadership For Diversity Workshop: A look back at an enriching day at Lycée La Morlette
On October 15, 2024, Lycée La Morlette in Cenon hosted an experimental workshop as part of the Erasmus+ Days, in order to test a tool from the L4D project On October 15, 2024, 24 teachers and staff from Lycée La Morlette in Cenon, on the outskirts of Bordeaux, hosted a unique workshop, led by Margaux […]
What is the SER?
The Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands (SER) is an advisory body in which employers, employees and independent experts (Crown-appointed members) work together to reach agreement on key social and economic issues. The SER advises the Dutch government and Parliament on social and economic policy. It also facilitates agreements. Examples are the creation of […]
Recognizing Diversity to promote Inclusion
On November 26th, Albacete became a meeting point for passionate individuals committed to making diversity a catalyst for meaningful inclusion in education. Hosted by Dramblys, the Leadership for Diversity project brought together over 30 educators, entrepreneurs, and advocates for inclusion in a day filled with inspiration, learning, and connection. Lina Klemkaite, Exective Director of Dramblys, presented the […]
Final Conference: Leadership for Diversity
Join us in exploring the future of diverse and inclusive education. At this conference, education leaders and experts will join to share knowledge, strategies, and experiences on promoting diversity and inclusion in our schools. Leading For Diversity In Education is the focus of our conference. This European Conference is happening from November 4th to the […]
intercultures hosts workshops to test Leadership for Diversity eHub
Between July and September, intercultures, our partner in Spain hosted three online workshops, two in Spanish and one in English, in collaboration with the Academy for Diversity and Innovation. Participants from various countries, including Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Germany, Ireland, Poland, and Spain, explored the wide range of resources offered by the eHub. Participants represented […]
Hanze University: Pilot Testing the Professional Development Program for Leadership for Diversity
Submitted by Hanze University Last month, the Leadership for Diversity Hanze UAS delegation, including senior lecturer-researchers Dr. Marcel van der Poel and Ms. Emily Lewis, visited a Gymnasium (secondary school) in Germany to deliver the pilot version of the LfD Professional Development Program. We were met by the head of the school, who kindly welcomed […]
Webinar diversiteit & inclusie in het personeelsbestand
Subject: EN: Where do you start if you want to make inclusive employment and diversity and inclusion more hands-on in school? On 12 October 2023, Voion organised a webinar with Teacher of the Year 2019 Lucelle Comvalius, researcher Teuntje Vosters, HR advisor Erik van den Berg and teacher Fatma Yilmazel – Demiral. In this webinar, they […]
Inclusivity in education
Subject: Does the curriculum meet the needs of children with disabilities and how about the readiness of teachers to implement related programs effectively? It’s important to keep education for children with special needs inside the classroom, because inclusion means that these children feel like they are part of the same group. Podcast is in English.
