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Proyecto Educativo de Ciudad de Gijón (2000-2002)

• In the early 2000s, the Gijón city council launched a "Ciudad Educadora" (Educating City) project, aiming to integrate education into social and cultural development.
• The project, developed between 2000 and 2002 in collaboration with the Municipal Culture Foundation, aimed to transform Gijón into a "city of learning".
• The project aimed to go beyond formal education, uniting the entire community in a collective educational journey promoting values like coexistence, participation, equality, and sustainability.
• The initiative was innovative for Asturias and Spain due to its inclusive, multi-sectoral approach.

Diagnostic of the PEC

• The initial diagnosis aimed to understand Gijón's existing educational system and associated challenges.
• Studies involved statistical analysis, interviews and consultations with citizens.
• The diagnosis examined formal, non-formal and informal education.
• Analysis included seven key characteristics of Gijón's current education system.

Four Key Areas of the PEC

• Economy, Employment, and Job Training: The educational offer is comprehensive but lacks flexibility to meet job market demands and personal development needs. There's a need for better coordination between regulated/non-regulated training.
• Urbanism, Infrastructure, and Environment: The local environment can be an educative resource (museums, parks, for example) but the potential is underutilized. The city needs more sustainable solutions for transport, leisure and consumption.
• Quality of Life: The aim of the educational project was to improve city life quality, encouraging equality, integration and social cohesion. The report highlights needs concerning early childhood education and secondary school support in addition to better coordination between the educational system, healthcare, and culture sectors.
• Governance and Civic Participation: Citizen participation in education is limited, more consuming than active overall. Citizens' involvement in local policy is deemed insufficient.

II Educative City Project (2021-2023)

• The II PEC (2021-2023) is still under development, adapting to new social and technological realities.
• It aims to position Gijón as a benchmark for sustainability, participation, and social cohesion, drawing upon the "Charter of Educating Cities" principles.

Key Challenges of the II PEC

• Socio-economic and educational inequalities: Persistent gaps in access to quality education due to geographical and economic factors are identified.
• Adapting to technology and digitalization: A key challenge lies in adapting to evolving technological needs across different age-groups, especially for younger learners and older adults.
• Promoting citizens' participation: The need to create an "educating city" is tightly tied to increased civic participation.

Action Areas of the II PEC

• Right to education and equity: The PEC focuses on equal access to education with initiatives like scholarships and improved infrastructure in underserved areas.
• Digital inclusion: Digital literacy programs are crucial, especially for older adults and lower-income families.
• Sustainability and environment: Environmental education and sustainable practices are integral to the II PEC, with programs promoting environmental consciousness and sustainable development.
• Employment and entrepreneurship: The program responds to changes in the existing job market by developing programs fostering skills in emerging sectors like technology and green economy.
• Civic participation and governance The PEC promotes active civic engagement through youth councils and forums enabling young people to take part in decision-making in educational settings.
• Collaboration and Networks: The II PEC proposes reinforcement of educational networks across schools, universities, businesses, and public institutions.

Goals and Findings

• Greater Citizen Participation: Increased civic engagement in education-related initiatives and community actions.
• Strengthened Educational Networks: Enhanced connections between educational institutions, businesses and the public sector.
• Improved Quality of Life: The project is aimed at improving citizens’ overall quality of life through initiatives centered around well-being programs and environmental awareness.
• Recognition as an Educating City: Strengthening Gijón's standing as a model for educational practices both nationally and internationally.

Este cuestionario explora el Proyecto Educativo de Ciudad de Gijón, que se desarrolló entre 2000 y 2002. El objetivo era transformar Gijón en una 'ciudad educadora' integrando la educación en el desarrollo social y cultural. Se analizan los enfoques inclusivos y las evaluaciones hechas para diagnosticar el sistema educativo existente.