As long-standing partners of the Skills Builder Network, we’re excited to roll out Framework 2.0 across Topical Talk. In this conversation, we explore why the updated framework matters, what’s new and how it supports our mission to deliver impactful, skills-focused current affairs education worldwide.
The UK will soon allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in all elections – but many lack the information and support to vote with confidence.
The Curriculum and Assessment Review’s interim report reinforces what we’ve long championed: knowledge alone isn’t enough. Young people need the skills to question, debate and communicate effectively – whether it’s tackling AI misinformation, climate change or global conflicts.
The call to protect the planet has never been more urgent. But how do we help young people not just understand global issues, but debate them critically and communicate their own ideas with confidence?
This year, The Economist Educational Foundation reached a critical milestone in our mission to empower young people with the skills to navigate an increasingly complex information landscape.
