The final COSMOS conference took place on November 22nd in Utrecht, welcoming teachers, school leaders, and policy makers from across Europe. The event provided a space to share experiences, explore project outcomes, and discuss the future of open schooling.
The conference began with engaging plenary sessions that highlighted the project's key achievements and enabled reflection on the transformative potential of open schooling. In the first round of workshops, speakers introduced the COSMOS evaluation framework and shared practical examples of how it can help schools become more open and connected to their communities through a socio-scientific inquiry-based learning approach. The energy carried into the afternoon workshops, where discussions delved into critical topics like stakeholder engagement, dimensions of school openness, and real-life applications of the COSMOS principles. The lively exchanges reflected a shared passion for innovation in education and a commitment to building stronger connections between schools and their communities.
The event left participants not only with practical tools but also with renewed inspiration to continue advancing open schooling in their respective contexts. Stay tuned for more updates and resources stemming from this incredible journey!
