“Scaling Democratic Education: From Margins to Mainstream”
This expert panel explores how democratic, student-centered education can move from niche practice to widespread adoption. Key themes include:
– Co-design with Youth: Examining authentic youth participation in shaping educational futures, particularly as AI increasingly mediates learning experiences.
– Beyond Standardized Metrics: Discussing alternative frameworks for measuring educational success that capture deeper learning outcomes and democratic competencies.
– Reimagining the Educator’s Role: How teachers evolve from content deliverers to facilitators in truly student-centered environments.
– AI & Agency: Balancing AI-powered personalization with genuine student autonomy and decision-making power.
– Future-Ready Skills: Equipping young people with democratic practices and adaptive capabilities to navigate uncertainty and complexity.
The panel addresses the tension between scaling democratic education and maintaining its core principles of student voice, choice, and participatory decision-making.
