In current times of uncertainty, challenges and restrictions related to Covid-19, the whole education sector is exposed to new challenges and need to reorganize the teaching and learning process. Relevance and timing of the project is firm since education is very high on the political agenda after 2020 Parliament’s election in Lithuania. All major parties express their willingness to reform and strengthen Lithuanian education system, which according international assessments is stagnating, faces many challenges, and needs to be reformed.
Project purpose and goals
NordEd is about bringing Nordic – Baltic region closer, make it stronger and more competitive – education, science, and innovative technology will be important in creating a new kind of sustainable economic growth. The project will also provide a platform to spread the knowledge and newest research in the field and for the Nordic actors to join the fast-developing EdTech scene in the Baltics.
Project will help to provide policy makers with tools for better decisions in developing a long-term strategy for education in Lithuania and all Nordic- Baltic region. Project will also help to improve the management in the whole sector, and last but not least to give arena for young people to come up with their views and suggestions regarding future education.
The project will directly promote the Vision 2030, as with regard to education and research, the vision is of a region that continues to be a world leader in knowledge and welfare. The project will provide a platform to present and promote the best solutions, practices and newest research from the Nordic countries. The topical themes of the project strongly correlate with the strategic priorities in the Nordic Co-operation programme for Education and Research.
Project will also strengthen Nordic welfare model, where everyone has the opportunity to get education, pursue success in working life or engage in business activity. As its stated in the program of the Finnish presidency of Nordic Council of Ministers, education, science, and innovative technology will be important keys in creating a new kind of economic growth that is sustainable.
Project target groups
- Policy makers in education sector (politicians, representatives of national and local authorities, school principals, etc.)
- Society at large (target group of the media campaign)
Partners
- NordEd is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers
- Implemented by the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania in cooperation with the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in Lithuania, and the Embassy of Iceland in Finland
- Media partner: lrt.lt
Key events and activities
NordEd Conferences:
- What is good education in the 21st century, 3-6 May 2021
The first NordEd conference was dedicated to discussing the Nordic education model, the teaching profession, distance learning and innovation in education. Watch the conference recording
- Psychosocial environment in schools. Prevention of bullying. Lifelong learning, 5-6 October 2021
The second NordEd conference invited experts from the Nordic and Baltic countries to explore how we can strengthen the psycho-emotional climate for children and young people in schools and non-formal education, and how we can be more effective in bullying prevention. Watch the conference recording
- Towards Inclusive Education, 27 September 2022
At the third NordEd Conference, organised jointly with the National Agency for Education, experts from the Nordic and Baltic countries talked about readiness for inclusive education, teacher qualifications and the skills needed. Teacher support systems were discussed, as well as different models abroad and the current situation in Lithuania. Watch the conference recording
Training for Lithuanian policymakers (politicians, representatives of national and local authorities, school principals, etc.) with invited lectors from Nordic countries on strategic management in education based on best practices from the Nordic countries. Time: autumn 2021/spring 2022.
Media campaign – NordEd conferences will be followed by a series of articles in Lithuanian media on success stories, truths and myths about Nordic education, best practices.
