1. “Debating our Future” 21 March 2006
Spring Day in Europe
“Debating our Future”
21 March 2006

2. Spring Day in Europe 2006 A large scale initiative to foster
Dialogue, Debate and Democracy
in European schools

3. A day in the European school calendar since 2003
21 March 2003:
5501 schools debated the future of the EU
23 March 2004:
5623 schools celebrated and debated the enlargement of the EU
17 March 2005:
6620 schools debated the European Constitution

4. A set of unique assets Giving a voice to schools
Quantitative and social impact
Linking young people and decision makers
Local and regional media coverage
A multilayer networks of networks
Effective pedagogical use of ICTs

5. Methodology Foster learning Motivate and stimulate
Support and facilitate
Recognise and reward
European added value

6. A network of networks dedicated to the debate on the future of Europe in schools
The European Schoolnet team in cooperation with the European Commission and the European Parliament
A network of national representatives from Ministries of Education
29 pedagogical advisors from 29 countries
Humanitarian and environmental associations
Global networks

7. A Web site for learning and communication in 20 languages http://www
Registration form
News from schools, news from the EU
Information about the project
Activities for schools
Contacts with colleagues
Showcasing and visibility

8. Learn and debate My proposal for Europe Weblog for a European dialogue
Where is Europe?
Local heroes

9. Decide for Europe 30 themes of common interest
3 roles: European Commission, European Parliament, Council
1 final common decision
Special mini-website with information and guidelines

10. Together in the World Spring Day peace poem Trade and development
Millennium Development Goals and solidarity
Opportunities to link up with schools from other continents

11. Chats with experts
Decision makers from EU institutions will be invited to participate in chats with students and teachers
They will be able to get instant answers to questions related to European issues
All chats are moderated and their scripts edited to become unique learning modules

12. Ideas and guidelines What to do on Spring Day 2006? (for schools)
Who can I invite on Spring Day 2006?
How can I contribute to Spring Day 2006?
(for experts)
Spring Day in Europe monthly newsletter to schools

13. Cooperating with EU and national institutions
European Commission, representations and Europe Direct offices
European Parliament and representations
Committee of Regions
Ministries of Education
Ministries of European Affairs

14. Teachers team

15. Spring Day teachers’ tasks
Disseminate the project and its philosophy in their personal networks
Select and publish relevant resources
Animate and moderate online events and activities
Assist teachers from their own countries
Update and maintain their personal page in their own language

16. European Schoolnet office contacts
Project manager: Brigitte Parry
Resources and activities: Petru Dumitru
Pedagogical team: Nuria de Salvador
Sylvia Binger and Katerina Bavorova

17. Your national contacts
Spring Day national liaison:
Spring Day pedagogical advisor: