On May 23, 2025, in an effort to address contemporary challenges in the educational field, the Educational Improvement Support Service (SAME) and the Iberian Observatory of Educational Leadership (EDULID) organized an International Seminar under the theme “Educational Leadership, Learning, and Inclusion.”
Among the notable participants were the director and several professors from CRiEDO. Their participation highlighted CRiEDO’s commitment to improving educational practices and strengthening academic ties between Spain and Portugal. It was a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and enhance collaboration among educational institutions across the Iberian Peninsula, with the aim of promoting a more humane, supportive, and free education.
The event brought together three prestigious universities: the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya in Porto.
The seminar, held at the Carvalho Guerra Auditorium of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Porto, aimed to interconnect three key concepts that influence the daily life of schools: leadership, learning, and inclusion. The organizers hoped that this gathering would promote a more humane, compassionate, and creative future in the educational field.
The objectives of the Seminar were:
- To present the vision and goals of the Iberian Observatory of Educational Leadership.
- Establish interactive networking dynamics between universities and primary and secondary schools.
- Design scenarios for emancipatory and inspiring leadership.
- Map the relationships between leadership, learning, and assessment.
- Understand students’ feelings and perspectives on leadership practices.
The event featured the participation of prominent academics and education professionals, who shared their knowledge and experiences through round tables, discussion panels, and interactive sessions. Among the speakers were Isabel Braga da Cruz, Vice-Rector of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and Joaquín Gairín, Professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
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