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Policy Forum. Education, Choice and the Future of Lithuania: National Challenges in a European PerspectiveOctober 1st, Vilnius, Lithuania, Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, Gedimino pr. 51
Education stands as a paramount policy focus for modern Europe, with far-reaching implications for economic and social development. As societies navigate issues surrounding social mobility, economic competitiveness, civic identity, and regional disparities, establishing a resilient education system has emerged as a central strategic challenge for both Lithuania and the European Union. The policy forum will bring together experts and decision-makers to address these critical topics and propose actionable solutions.
Program
13:30–14:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee
14:00–14:15 Introductory Remarks
• Radvilė Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė, Deputy Speaker of the Seimas, former Minister of Education, Science and Sports
14:15–15:00 Panel I | Lithuania’s Education System at a Crossroads: Quality, Equity and Future Skills
The panel will examine educational outcomes, teacher shortages, regional disparities, school network issues, STEM and vocational education, and the connections among education, demography, and competitiveness.
• Moderator: Dr Teodoras Žukas, Head of the Institute of European Right
• Ignas Gaižiūnas, former Vice-Minister of Education, Science and Sports
• Dr Irena Raudienė, Head of the General Education Division at Vilnius City Municipality, Lecturer at Vytautas Magnus University Education Academy
• Radvilė Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė, Deputy Speaker of the Seimas, former Minister of Education, Science and Sports
15:00–15:20 Coffee Break
15:20–16:30 Panel II | Educational Pluralism in Europe: Freedom, Responsibility and Common Standards.
The second panel will broaden the perspective to address education as a European democratic challenge. The discussion will explore parental rights, school autonomy, private and faith-based schools, civic education, and how diverse educational models can coexist within a common framework. During the panel, insights from the Martens Centre publication “Educational Pluralism in Europe: Where We Are and the Way Forward” will also be presented.
• Moderator: Dr Peter Hefele, Policy Director at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies
• Ignasi Grau Callizo, Director General of OIDEL (International Organization for the Right to Education and Freedom of Education)
• Dr David Steiner, Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy
Event Details
• Date & Time: Thursday, 1 October, 13:30–16:30
• Location: Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania (Gedimino pr. 51, Vilnius)
• Language: English
! Attendance is free and open to all, but registration is required via the link: https://forms.gle/G2UiRqxAhWaDNUdG7
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Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, Vilnius, Lithuania
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