Education for Democracy Renewal | November 2026
Europe’s education systems need a refresh to renew democracy
Europe is at a rare historic moment. Democracy is under strain, young people are telling us their schools no longer meet their needs, and AI is challenging us to reorient our learning systems to support what makes us most human.
The good news: the science of how adolescents learn and thrive and the science of systems change has never been clearer.
That is why we wrote Education for Democracy Renewal, to gather the insights and inspiration this moment demands, when change is not just necessary but urgent.
Drawing on history, the science of adolescent development, systems change and voices across generations, we chart a shared roadmap to transform learning systems in Europe so that every young person can grow into their full human potential and civic self, and help create solutions today.
We conducted interviews across countries, silos and generations to distill insights for this report.
European Report
A Roadmap to Civic Thriving
Youth-Centered | Historically Rooted | Science-Backed | Systems-Oriented
The work ahead is to catalyze collaboration to ensure that all young people unfold their potential and civic self, in and out of school.
We invite you to read this report and join us on the journey to refine and follow this roadmap to transform learning.
Join us for a “Lunch and Learn” Session
Webinar on December 10, 2026
12pm CET on Zoom
