No Child Left Behind: Sports & Arts for School Retention

The project aims to enhance student engagement, inclusion, and motivation through sports- and arts-based learning strategies. By training teachers and implementing innovative, inclusive methods, t...

The project aims to enhance student engagement, inclusion, and motivation through sports- and arts-based learning strategies. By training teachers and implementing innovative, inclusive methods, the project seeks to reduce early school leaving, support disadvantaged students, and foster social cohesion. If at least 80% of teachers report increased confidence in applying learning strategies, and student participation in activities improves by 20%, the project will be considered successful.

The project includes three face-to-face meetings (Ireland, Spain, Türkiye) and two virtual meetings, focusing on sports- and arts-based learning to enhance inclusion and prevent early school leaving. Activities include teacher training workshops, outdoor sports events, cultural exchanges, digital storytelling, and inclusive arts sessions. Partners will collaborate through study visits, dissemination events, and digital platforms to ensure long-term impact.

The project will result in enhanced teacher competencies in sports- and arts-based learning, increased student engagement and motivation, and improved inclusion of disadvantaged students. Schools will integrate new teaching methodologies into their curricula, while project outcomes will be widely shared via training materials, digital resources, and dissemination events. The project will also foster long-term European collaboration and future Erasmus+ initiatives.