Empowering Educators Across Europe: Policy Insights for Supporting Teachers' Social and Emotional Competencies and Diversity Awareness

As stress and burnout continue to rise among teachers across Europe, there’s a growing need to address the deeper issues at play. To truly support educators, we must go beyond the classroom and look at the policies that shape their working environment. That’s where Volume II: Policy Perspectives of our publication comes in.

This volume provides critical insights into how the development of teachers' social and emotional competencies and diversity awareness (SEDA) is currently supported at both the European Union and national policy levels. It also offers recommendations on how policies can better assist educators in managing the diverse challenges they face today.

Volume II explores the structural and systemic support teachers need to enhance their SEDA competencies, acknowledging the role of policymakers in creating environments that foster well-being and inclusivity. By focusing on evidence-based approaches, the book outlines how policy frameworks can be adapted or expanded to support sustainable development of these crucial skills, ensuring that teachers are equipped to meet the demands of modern classrooms and build more inclusive learning communities.

As we work towards creating more resilient and supported education systems, Volume II serves as a guide for policymakers, educational leaders, and stakeholders dedicated to empowering teachers and, in turn, improving educational outcomes across Europe.

Volume II: Policy Perspectives is available here, and if you haven’t yet, make sure to check the Volume I: Experimentation Perspectives.