The EQstudents project aimed to enhance the emotional intelligence (EI) of children and adolescents by developing, testing, and implementing a comprehensive EI support system with active participation from schools, parents, experts, and partners. It sought to equip the education community to raise an emotionally intelligent generation. The project focused on: - Developing and implementing EI education for children aged 6–15 - Training teachers and specialists in EI education - Supporting parents in raising emotionally intelligent children - Protecting vulnerable children from the effects of the pandemic - Strengthening cross-sectoral cooperation to drive innovation in education - Promoting inclusive education, ensuring equal access to free resources - Integrating EI components into national curricula - Fostering emotionally intelligent generations in the long run Aligned with the needs of PL, CY, IT, GR, and RO, the project responded to EU recommendations, enhancing education systems to break the cycle of disadvantage and support students’ emotional well-being. It also raised awareness in local communities about the importance of EI development from an early age.
The EQstudents project tackled the lack of structured emotional intelligence education in primary and lower-secondary schools, uniting seven EU partners from five countries. It combined expertise in neuroscience, game development, psychometry, therapy and education to create innovative teaching tools. Recognized by the EU’s 2018 report, the project addressed gaps in emotional education across Europe, especially in Poland. It aligned with the EU’s 2013 Recommendation on Investing in Children, fostering inclusive, high-quality learning environments. With the rise of AI, EI is a key workforce skill, as 74% of executives predict its necessity. The project developed, tested, and implemented a comprehensive EI system based on Daniel Goleman's concept (EI as a skill which can be taught at an early stage) for students aged 6–15, actively involving schools, parents, and experts. By promoting collaboration between educators and families, it aimed to build an emotionally intelligent generation and highlight EI’s importance in education, careers, family relationships and society.