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The Salzburg Statement on Collective Action for Education Equity
In December 2024, an international group of 55 educators, policymakers, and researchers met in Salzburg for a session on "The Future of Teaching." One of the themes explored in the session focused on collective action and teacher leadership as levers for equitable education reform.
The Salzburg Statement on Collective Action for Education Equity reflects the group's shared aspirations, lessons learned from decades of persistent global challenges, and the mindset shifts necessary for sustainable transformation in education systems worldwide.
The Statement calls on all stakeholders to reimagine their roles, embrace mindset shifts, and commit to collective action. By integrating the "heart" and "mind" of education, we can ensure every learner and community thrives. Together, we can transform education systems to reflect equity, humanity, and shared responsibility.
The Statement aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). By advancing collective leadership and multi-stakeholder collaboration, we work towards ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all (Target 4.1), increasing teacher support and professional development (Target 4.c), and strengthening education systems through community-driven action (Target 4.5). Through its alignment with these SDGs, this effort advances a global agenda for sustainable transformation. Through collective action, we can build education systems that embody inclusivity and foster shared responsibility for brighter, more equitable futures.
The Salzburg Statement on Collective Action for Education Equity was jointly drafted in English by Salzburg Global Fellows. The Statement is also available in Spanish. All translations have been provided through the goodwill and voluntary efforts of Fellows and their colleagues.
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Download The Salzburg Statement on Collective Action for Education Equity as a PDF in English and Spanish.
