GEYC is proud to spotlight the SENSE collection of policy briefs and recommendations, a practical resource for anyone shaping education policy and practice in Europe. SENSE advances a fresh, human centered approach to STEAM, connecting learning with real life challenges and opportunities. The project’s policy outputs translate that vision into concrete actions for ministries, agencies, school leaders, NGOs, and community partners.
What you will find
SENSE has curated a full series of policy briefs and recommendations that synthesize lessons from pilots and labs, then turn them into ready to use ideas for systems change. The series includes four briefs, each focused on high impact areas for STEAM. The collection aligns with SENSE. priority themes that matter right now in schools and communities, including Open schooling and inclusion. This makes the recommendations relevant for curriculum, teacher development, and partnerships with local actors.
Highlights from the collection
The first policy brief offers recommendations for open schooling and STEAM, a brief that shows how partnerships between schools and their local ecosystems can boost equity, relevance, and participation in STEAM. It offers actionable pathways for schools and municipalities that want to learn with and from their communities. Read it bellow.
The second Policy Brief on Social Creativity provides evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations to address critical challenges in STEAM education. It focuses on fostering inclusive and gender-equitable learning environments through innovative pedagogical strategies, such as learner-centered approaches, STEAM inquiry, and participatory art practices. By emphasizing social creativity, the brief highlights the transformative potential of interdisciplinary methods in enhancing engagement, equity, and educational outcomes. This document serves as a resource for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders aiming to promote a more inclusive and innovative learning ecosystem. You can read it below.
The third Policy Recommendations on STEAM Spaces and the New European Bauhaus (NEB) offers a strategic framework for integrating the NEB’s core values, sustainability, inclusivity, and aesthetics, into educational spaces. This document highlights the transformative potential of reimagining traditional classrooms into flexible, inspiring environments that support interdisciplinary STEAM education. Drawing on insights from 13 STEAM Labs across Europe, the brief provides actionable recommendations for creating spaces that foster creativity, collaboration, and engagement while addressing environmental and social challenges. By connecting educational design to the NEB’s vision, this policy brief serves as a guide for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to shape the future of science education. Read it below.
The fourth Policy Recommendations for Open Schooling presents a transformative framework to bridge formal, non-formal, and informal education within STEAM learning. Emphasizing collaboration, accessibility, and community engagement, the document advocates for schools to become dynamic hubs for innovation and inclusivity. By integrating disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, it challenges traditional educational methods and encourages a learner-centered approach. This policy brief serves as a roadmap for fostering democratic citizenship, lifelong learning, and socially responsible individuals. You can explore its insights and recommendations below.
SENSE frames STEAM as future making education that is accessible to all learners and responsive to societal needs. The policy series builds on that frame to help decision makers and school leaders act with confidence, from strengthening inclusion and gender sensitivity to connecting learning with green and digital transitions.
If your activity involves equality and participation, note that SENSE. places strong emphasis on intersectionality and gender responsive design. That perspective flows through the project’s recommendations and is highly relevant for national and local policy conversations.
Who should read these briefs
- Policy makers and agencies shaping national and regional STEAM agendas
- School leaders and inspectorates updating curricula and assessment
- NGOs, youth and community groups building open schooling partnerships
- Industry and civic partners supporting real world learning pathways
GEYC’s invitation
As a SENSE partner, GEYC encourages Romanian and European stakeholders to use these briefs and recommendations as a blueprint for inclusive and future ready STEAM education. They resonate with wider policy priorities on equality and partnerships, and they offer practical steps you can adapt locally.
Explore and share
Read, download, and share the SENSE policy briefs and recommendations with your colleagues and networks. Use them to inform your next strategy update, pilot design, or funding call.
If you are implementing or adapting any of these recommendations in Romania, GEYC is happy to exchange lessons learned and connect you with peers who are doing similar work.