The aim of the project was to provide professional support and tools for teachers to respond more effectively to the educational challenges of the 21st century. Four niche training programmes were developed, focusing on media literacy, democracy education, career guidance and online bullying. These areas are of particular importance for developing young people's skills and preparing them for social empowerment. Our aim was to use the training to enhance teachers' competences, improve the climate in learning communities and support schools in disadvantaged regions. We emphasised the use of non-formal methods to promote creativity and collaboration in education. An important aim of the project was also to create an international partnership that is sustainable in the long term. Working with a partner in Slovakia provided an opportunity to exchange good practices, share experiences and solve common problems. As a result of the initiative, participants not only gained new skills and knowledge, but also built a support network that will continue to promote the development of public education in the future.
The project was written and launched in response to challenges in education systems in both Hungary and Slovakia. Teacher overload, a lack of support professionals and outdated teaching methods all make it difficult to develop students' competences and meet modern requirements. Teachers in rural areas in particular face serious difficulties, where support for disadvantaged pupils is particularly important. Our project aims to address these problems and to develop gap-filling training programmes that directly support teachers in the areas of career guidance, media literacy, democracy education and dealing with online bullying. These materials will not only help in day-to-day teaching practice, but will also contribute to teachers' professional development and expand their toolbox.