EEA Friday TL;DR

Mar 20

💖 From the EEA

Visibility Learning Lab:
Last chances to register for the Visibility Learning Lab: Build a robust communication and identity system and stress-test narratives and successful positioning in this four hour, expert-led session.
Starting in May 2026, Sign up for the European EdTech Fellowship:with a focus on structure, sustainability and digital sovereignty.
Council of Europe AI Expert Group (Education) We congratulate three EEA team members have been selected to join the Council of Europe’s expert group on AI and education, contributing to ongoing work on governance and implementation in this space

🌍 Ecosystem signals

EU Inc. Proposal (European Commission)
The Commission has proposed a new “EU Inc.” legal framework to simplify company formation and cross-border scaling across the Single Market, including faster digital set-up, standardised rules, and improved conditions for employee share ownership.
European Parliament (CULT Committee)
Discussions within the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) this week focused on the future of Horizon Europe (post-2028), a new strategy on media literacy and digital learning, and the role of AI in classrooms — signalling continued policy attention on how digital technologies are integrated into education systems.
Council of Europe AI Convention
The European Parliament has approved the EU’s conclusion of the Council of Europe’s AI Convention — a key step toward the first legally binding international framework governing AI in line with human rights and democratic principles.

💡 Opportunities

Precursor Ventures Bootcamp (London, 18 May) Cooley London will host Precursor Ventures for a full-day Pre-Seed & Seed bootcamp, aimed at identifying venture-scalable startups for potential investment. Precursor typically writes first cheques (up to $500k) and invests across sectors, including EdTech. Apply here!

📚 Worth reading

Why evidence in EdTech is more complicated than it looks
Evidence in EdTech is not a single measure of impact, but a system shaped by different actors, needs, and interpretations. The article highlights two core logics — educational (understanding learning) and market (supporting decisions) — and shows how misalignment, translation, and misuse of evidence create confusion. It argues for a more contextual, needs-based approach to evidence that is fit-for-purpose across the ecosystem.
UNESCO-UNICEF-ITU Charter for Public Digital Learning Platforms
The Charter for Public Digital Learning Platforms sets out a global vision for ensuring that digital learning environments support the public mission of education.
AI in Education in Europe and Central Asia: Tools, Gaps and Opportunities
This study provides the first regional landscape mapping of AI‐powered edtech tools across 24 countries and territories in Europe and Central Asia. It offers an initial snapshot of key trends, target users, functionalities, and remaining gaps, as well as where deeper exploration is needed.
The Jobs Frontier 2026 (Tyton Partners)
This year’s report explores how AI, alongside broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty, is reshaping the future of workforce development and the VocTech sector.

👋 That’s it for this week.

If there’s something happening in the European EdTech ecosystem we should be watching, feel free to share it!

Why evidence in EdTech is more complicated than it looks