From June 2–5, a high-level delegation from #Kosovo—representing the Ministria e Arsimit, Shkencës, Teknologjisë dhe Inovacionit (MESTI), public universities, and education organizations—took part in a transformative study visit to the University of Graz, #Austria, within the framework of the #EU-funded ValuED Project.
Hosted by Prof. Dr. Heike Wendt and her colleagues, the visit offered valuable insights into Austria’s education system, focusing on:

🔹 Teacher professionalism and continuous learning
🔹 Quality assurance at national and regional levels
🔹 Innovative pedagogical practices such as the Open School concept
🔹 Integration of socio-emotional and value-based education

These insights directly support the ongoing development of Kosovo’s new #TeacherEducationPolicy, which the #ValuED project is helping MESTI to draft. The policy aims to modernize initial teacher education, align professional standards, and embed inclusive, value-based, and evidence-informed practices across the teacher preparation system.
One of the highlights was the exchange with Austrian students and faculty, where our delegation presented Kosovo’s education reforms and explored opportunities for institutional cooperation and peer learning.