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Sicily hosts States General of Education in Palermo

Overview

The “La Sicilia fa Scuola – Stati Generali dell’Istruzione” summit concluded at the Cantieri Culturali della Zisa in Palermo on October 15, 2026. The two-day event, which marked the return of this regional assembly after 25 years, drew over 4,000 participants, including approximately 3,000 students from more than 200 schools.

Organized by the Sicilian Regional Department of Education and Vocational Training in collaboration with the Regional School Office and INDIRE, the summit featured high-profile attendees such as Italy’s Minister of Education and Merit Giuseppe Valditara and representatives from the European Commission. Discussions centered on educational innovation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and augmented reality, alongside creative projects like a mural to combat youth addiction and a proposed educational film about archaeologist Sebastiano Tusa.

Regional Education Assessor Mimmo Turano confirmed concrete measures arising from the discussions, specifically the funding of school air conditioning through budget variations and the implementation of psychological support services for students in partnership with the University of Palermo. The summit also addressed the need for coordination between regional and municipal authorities to manage school infrastructure and expand services for children aged zero to six.

Entities

INDIRE · Sicily · Mimmo Turano · Palermo · INDRE

Timeline

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Sources

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