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10 February 2026
10 Feb 2026
Teaching civic education and citizenship elementary and secondary school students belongs in every subject
Civic education is too important to live in one lesson per week or to appear only when a special date comes up on the school calendar. If we want young people to grow into active, responsible citizens, they need repeated practice with democratic participation, European values, and media literacy throughout their school years.
Teaching civic education and citizenship elementary and secondary school students belongs in every subject
Civic education is too important to live in one lesson per week or to appear only when a special date comes up on the school calendar. If we want young people to grow into active, responsible citizens, they need repeated practice with democratic participation, European values, and media literacy throughout their school years.
2 February 2026
2 Feb 2026
Best free AI tools for teachers 2026: Free teachers' toolbox
The best gift for a teacher isn't a mug or a candle, it’s more time.
Best free AI tools for teachers 2026: Free teachers' toolbox
The best gift for a teacher isn't a mug or a candle, it’s more time.
1 February 2026
1 Feb 2026
The 2026 Erasmus+ Roadmap: 5 Key Priorities for KA1 Application
At Platform21, we’ve seen thousands of teachers come to Split seeking inspiration. But before you can walk the beautiful Riva waterfront, you need a successful application. Here is what the National Agencies are looking for in 2026 and how our courses help you tick every box.
The 2026 Erasmus+ Roadmap: 5 Key Priorities for KA1 Application
At Platform21, we’ve seen thousands of teachers come to Split seeking inspiration. But before you can walk the beautiful Riva waterfront, you need a successful application. Here is what the National Agencies are looking for in 2026 and how our courses help you tick every box.
14 November 2025
14 Nov 2025
Erasmus+ 2026 Programme Guide: Key Changes, KA1 & KA2 Deadlines
We examined the new Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026 so you wouldn’t have to.
Erasmus+ 2026 Programme Guide: Key Changes, KA1 & KA2 Deadlines
We examined the new Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026 so you wouldn’t have to.
12 November 2025
12 Nov 2025
How to write a successful Erasmus+ project proposal (KA121/KA122)
This summer, we talked with several Erasmus+ coordinators whose projects have won grants and accreditation for their schools. We asked Vesna, Carmen, and Eva to share a few pieces of advice on how to write a successful Erasmus+ project application. What they shared was pure gold, so keep reading.
How to write a successful Erasmus+ project proposal (KA121/KA122)
This summer, we talked with several Erasmus+ coordinators whose projects have won grants and accreditation for their schools. We asked Vesna, Carmen, and Eva to share a few pieces of advice on how to write a successful Erasmus+ project application. What they shared was pure gold, so keep reading.
10 November 2025
10 Nov 2025
Inside Iceland’s Education System: Trust, Nature, Clarity
Iceland’s schools aren’t perfect (none are), but they’re coherent. High trust in teachers, serious investment in early years, flexible pathways for teens, and a quiet insistence that well-being and nature are part of being educated.
Inside Iceland’s Education System: Trust, Nature, Clarity
Iceland’s schools aren’t perfect (none are), but they’re coherent. High trust in teachers, serious investment in early years, flexible pathways for teens, and a quiet insistence that well-being and nature are part of being educated.
3 September 2025
3 Sep 2025
Erasmus+ Programme 2028 – 2034 proposal: What to expect
The European Commission has presented its plan for the new Erasmus Plus programme period 2028–2034. The new programme will be bigger, easier to join, and open to more people. It will also include new activities like volunteering, humanitarian aid, and new partnerships. Most importantly, the budget will grow to €40.8 billion. This is almost 50% more than the €26.2 billion available in 2021–2027. The upcoming programme promises to redefine learning, inclusion, and civic engagement.
Erasmus+ Programme 2028 – 2034 proposal: What to expect
The European Commission has presented its plan for the new Erasmus Plus programme period 2028–2034. The new programme will be bigger, easier to join, and open to more people. It will also include new activities like volunteering, humanitarian aid, and new partnerships. Most importantly, the budget will grow to €40.8 billion. This is almost 50% more than the €26.2 billion available in 2021–2027. The upcoming programme promises to redefine learning, inclusion, and civic engagement.
31 July 2025
31 Jul 2025
How to make ChatGPT work for you: 5 prompt-writing hacks for teachers
Are you using ChatGPT, but not getting the results you hoped for?
You’re not the only one. Many teachers open ChatGPT, type a quick request like “give me a grammar activity,” and get something bland, vague, or just unusable. The problem isn’t the tool, it’s the prompt.
Let me show you how to write a prompt that actually works. These 5 simple hacks will transform ChatGPT from a clunky chatbot into your most reliable digital co-teacher. Let’s dive in.
How to make ChatGPT work for you: 5 prompt-writing hacks for teachers
Are you using ChatGPT, but not getting the results you hoped for?
You’re not the only one. Many teachers open ChatGPT, type a quick request like “give me a grammar activity,” and get something bland, vague, or just unusable. The problem isn’t the tool, it’s the prompt.
Let me show you how to write a prompt that actually works. These 5 simple hacks will transform ChatGPT from a clunky chatbot into your most reliable digital co-teacher. Let’s dive in.
11 July 2025
11 Jul 2025
A teacher training course in Iceland: A week to remember in Reykjavik
This week was so much more than a course. It was a celebration of teaching, learning, culture, and connection. We shared ideas, laughed together, supported one another, and built bonds that will no doubt outlast our time in Iceland. It went by faster than we wished, but the memories will stay with us.
A teacher training course in Iceland: A week to remember in Reykjavik
This week was so much more than a course. It was a celebration of teaching, learning, culture, and connection. We shared ideas, laughed together, supported one another, and built bonds that will no doubt outlast our time in Iceland. It went by faster than we wished, but the memories will stay with us.
3 April 2025
3 Apr 2025
Erasmus+ Teacher Training Mobility with Platform21- Top 5 Reasons Why Croatia Is a Hidden Gem
Discover why Platform21’s Erasmus+ teacher training in Split, Croatia is the perfect mix of safety, culture, top-notch learning, and local food experiences.
Erasmus+ Teacher Training Mobility with Platform21- Top 5 Reasons Why Croatia Is a Hidden Gem
Discover why Platform21’s Erasmus+ teacher training in Split, Croatia is the perfect mix of safety, culture, top-notch learning, and local food experiences.
7 March 2025
7 Mar 2025
Erasmus+ Invited Expert: Cappadocia, AI, and the warmest of welcomes
Erasmus+ offers a possibility to invite an expert to your organisation who will share their expertise with your team. This is Ana’s story from Cappadocia.
Erasmus+ Invited Expert: Cappadocia, AI, and the warmest of welcomes
Erasmus+ offers a possibility to invite an expert to your organisation who will share their expertise with your team. This is Ana’s story from Cappadocia.
12 February 2025
12 Feb 2025
ChatGPT for Teachers and Students: A Friend or a Foe?
Is ChatGPT a game-changer for teachers or a shortcut for students to avoid thinking? Discover the pros, cons, and how to use AI responsibly in education.
ChatGPT for Teachers and Students: A Friend or a Foe?
Is ChatGPT a game-changer for teachers or a shortcut for students to avoid thinking? Discover the pros, cons, and how to use AI responsibly in education.