Brno, a city in the Czech Republic, is hosting an international conference titled „K výchově dítěte je třeba celé vesnice“ at the Scala cinema on Thursday. The title, which is also an African proverb, emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various institutions – families, schools, associations, municipalities, businesses, and professional workplaces – in raising a child. The goal of the conference is to inspire cooperation in child-rearing and highlight the significance of unity among all stakeholders involved in the child’s upbringing.
Jitka Olejárová from the communication department of the National Pedagogical Institute stated, „Through this event, we aim to inspire by example and demonstrate how crucial the collaboration of all members of this ecosystem is.“ The conference features a diverse program with experts from European Union countries and prominent Czech personalities in the field of education. Speakers include Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Vladimír Balaš (STAN), Minister for European Affairs Mikuláš Bek (STAN), Hussite pastor Martina Viktorie Kopecká, and the founder of the Arch Foundation, Daniel Low-Beer.
The Thursday program at Scala is part of a two-day international conference titled „Patříme k sobě? Region jako education village.“ The conference commences at nine in the morning and continues until the afternoon. Admission is free, but registration on the Meeting Brno website is required, where a detailed program of the event is also available. Olejárová mentioned, „The first day of the conference is primarily for directors of vocational schools, company representatives, and professionals. The second day is open to the public.“ Students from high schools are especially welcome to attend.
The moderators for the day will be Martina Viktorie Kopecká and David Macek. Conference attendees can look forward to discussions on child-rearing during times of war and pandemics, as well as the significance of school partnerships extending beyond the realm of education. The program will conclude with a debate on how educational support is transforming the Meeting Brno festival, led by festival president Martina Viktorie Kopecká.
According to the organizers, enhancing education and upbringing requires deeper collaboration among significant regional actors. David Macek, head of the Brno branch of the National Pedagogical Institute, stated, „By fostering stronger partnerships among these often insular institutions, they can become allies in a grand ‚education village,‘ as envisioned by the Global Compact on Education initiative.“
In conclusion, the international conference in Brno serves as a platform for fostering cooperation and unity in child-rearing practices. By bringing together experts and stakeholders from various sectors, the event aims to inspire innovative approaches to education and upbringing, ultimately benefiting the children and communities involved.