Empowering Education through Data Literacy Integration in Compulsory Education
Project Summary:
The DATA-READY project aims to enhance data literacy skills among students in primary and secondary education across Europe by developing a comprehensive framework and building educators’ capacities.
Through teacher training, curriculum development, and policy experimentation, the project promotes data literacy as a fundamental component of digital competence. It seeks to ensure all learners are equipped to navigate the data-driven world critically and responsibly.
EAEC’s Role:
As a key partner, the European Association of Erasmus Coordinators (EAEC) leads the project’s dissemination and communication strategy. EAEC is responsible for maximizing visibility, promoting results across networks, and supporting policy-level engagement to ensure the long-term impact and sustainability of the project outcomes.’
Objectives:
- Develop a European-wide framework for data literacy in compulsory education
- Strengthen teacher training and professional development in data literacy
- Conduct policy experimentation to inform national and EU-level education strategies
- Promote evidence-based policymaking and sustainable curriculum integration
Expected Results:
- A structured data literacy framework with learning outcomes
- Training programmes for pre-service and in-service teachers
- Online assessment tools for students and teachers
- Policy recommendations based on experimentation results
- Awareness campaigns and national dissemination events
Target Groups:
- Primary and secondary school students
- Pre-service and in-service teachers
- Education authorities and policymakers
- Curriculum developers and training providers
Partnership:
- University of the Aegean (Coordinator, Greece)
- IDEC S.A. (Greece)
- Authority for Quality Assurance in Primary and Secondary Education (Greece)
- Ekpaideftiki Etairia Rodou A.E. (Greece)
- Universität Kommisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie (Poland)
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany)
- Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal)
- Cyprus Pedagogical Institute (Cyprus)
- European Association of Erasmus Coordinators – EAEC (Cyprus)
