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Sicily hosts States General of Education in Palermo

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The “La Sicilia fa Scuola – Stati Generali dell’Istruzione” summit is being held concluded at the Cantieri Culturali della Zisa in Palermo, marking Palermo on October 15, 2026. The two-day event, which marked the return of this regional assembly after 25 years. 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, Training in collaboration with the Regional School Office and INDIRE, the event brings together approximately 4,000 participants, including 3,000 students from over 200 schools. High-profile summit featured high-profile attendees include such as Italy’s Minister of Education and Merit Giuseppe Valditara, Regional President Renato Schifani, Valditara and Undersecretary of Labor Claudio Durigon. representatives from the European Commission. Discussions focus centered on educational innovation, the use of artificial intelligence, and the necessity of coordinating between the Region, municipalities, robotics, and former provinces to address school infrastructure needs. Palermo Mayor Roberto Lagalla highlighted municipal efforts augmented reality, alongside creative projects like a mural to address building maintenance combat youth addiction and the expansion of services for children aged zero to six, noting that coverage has risen to 35%, exceeding the European parameter of 33%. As the two-day event progressed, a proposed educational film about archaeologist Sebastiano Tusa. Regional Education Assessor Mimmo Turano highlighted several emerging initiatives. These include proposed confirmed concrete measures arising from the discussions, specifically the funding for of school air conditioning through a budget variation in the Sicilian Regional Assembly variations and the establishment implementation of psychological support services for students in collaboration partnership with the University of Palermo. The summit also featured creative workshops involving robotics and immersive technology, alongside discussions on using educational films to teach addressed the need for coordination between regional history. Additional activities included a mural project aimed at combating youth addiction and proposals municipal authorities to create a film about the late archaeologist Sebastiano Tusa manage school infrastructure and expand services for educational use. children aged zero to six.

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  1. 2026-10-23 13:34 UTC Sicily hosts States General of Education in Palermo
  2. 2026-10-15 20:41 UTC Sicily hosts States General of Education in Palermo
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  6. 2026-10-09 16:24 UTC Sicily to host States General of Education in Palermo
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