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The article examines the characteristics and processes of the second chance schools, their educational, labour, and social functions, and their mission and institutional identity.

The article analyses the profile of youth participating in second chance programmes in Spain.

The article explores the organisational dimensions of accredited second chance schools in Spain, emphasising their flexibility due to the absence of specific regulations. 

The article emphasises the critical role of personalised, vocational, and professional guidance in second-chance schools.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities faced by young people in the European Union. It covers key areas such as demographics, political participation, employment, education, social inclusion, health, and environmental activism. 

The Italian education system is largely formalist, but a case study of a vocational education and training (VET) programme shows that personalised approaches can be introduced.

The report highlights the significant impact of COVID-19 on literacy levels in Europe, particularly among disadvantaged students. It emphasises the importance of early language development, family literacy activities, and high-quality early childhood education.

This policy brief explores how teacher policies can support and incentivise the effective use of digital technologies in education.

The report describes the EU Youth Strategy (2019-2027) focused on engaging, connecting, and empowering young people by promoting their participation in democratic life and supporting their social and civic engagement. 

The report highlights an increasement in working-age EU movers in 2023, who generally have higher activity and employment rates compared to nationals and third-country nationals. 

This report explores the role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in up- and reskilling, particularly in vocational education and training (VET) and adult learning for socially disadvantaged groups across Austria, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. 

The European Commission's communication on "The Union of Skills" emphasises the critical role of human capital in ensuring the EU's prosperity, economic resilience, and competitiveness. 

The report highlights that while screen time has become an integral part of daily life, its impact on children and adolescents varies significantly based on the type of screen activity undertaken. Educational screen use tends to have positive effects, whereas entertainment use, especially TV and video games, have negative effects.

This report from the European Commission’s Working Group on Schools, Sub-group on Pathways to School Success is a practical guide for ensuring school success, aiming to reduce underachievement, prevent early school leaving, and promote inclusion and well-being. It emphasises a whole-school approach, early detection of at-risk students, holistic assessments, and professional development. 

This report aims to highlight the contribution of blended learning to social inclusion through flexible educational pathways as part of a whole-school approach. Blended learning combines traditional face-to-face instruction with digital and online methods, offering a range of benefits such as improved student performance, increased engagement, and support for diverse learning needs, including those with special educational needs (SEN).