SCHOOLWISE
Building Data Wisdom and Governance in Schools for Evidence-Informed Educational Improvement
SCHOOLWISE addresses fragmentation in EU educational data practices by developing a comprehensive framework for responsible data use in primary and secondary schools. The 36-month project operates across six work packages: framework development, toolkit co-design, pilot implementation, evaluation and dissemination. The consortium unites leading EU universities in Learning Analytics with ESHA’s network of 120,000 school leaders, privacy experts, and educational practitioners.
Start: 01/03/2026 Ende: 28/02/2029
Projekt-Referenz: 101259617
EU-Zuschuss: 999,927.39 EUR
Programm: Erasmus+KA2
Aktionstyp: FL Forward Looking
Projekt PARTNER:
- Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR) [IT] (Coordinator)
- Technische Universität Dresden [DE]
- Technische Universität Graz [AT]
- UC Limburg [BE]
- Alma Mater Studiorum – Universita Di Bologna [IT]
- Fundacio Per A La Universitat Oberta De Cataluny [ES]
- Privanova [FR]
- European School Heads Association [NL]
- Projects For Europe [BE]
- NGO NEST Berlin [DE]
- Istituto Comprensivo Fratelli Cervi [IT]
- Escola Pia De Catalunya [ES]
Associated Partners:
- Athénée Royal du Sippelberg [BE]
- Liceo Scientifico N. Copernico [IT]
- I.C. Staglieno [IT]
- Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per l’Emilia-Romagna [IT]
- DEPARTAMENT D’EDUCACIÓ- GENERALITAT DE CATALUN [SP]
- Landesamt für Schule und Bildung [GE]
Projekt THEMEN:
- Education Data Literacy
- Human-centred Learning Analytics
- Educational Data Governance
- Evidence-based Decision Making in Schools
- Responsible Use of Data in Education
ZIELGRUPPEN:
Main target group: Universities and Research Centres, School heads and teachers, students and parents, researchers
Indirect target group: Knowledge providers, EdTech developers, Policymakers
Projekt ZIELE:
1) Create an integrated educational data literacy framework
2) Establish ethical governance models ensuring GDPR and AI Act compliance
3) Develop cross-border data governance policies
4) Build sustainable institutional capacities for ethical data collection.
ABSTRACT:
SCHOOLWISE addresses fragmentation in European educational data practices by developing a comprehensive framework for responsible data use in primary and secondary schools. The project pursues four objectives: (1) Create an integrated educational data literacy framework; (2) Establish ethical governance models ensuring GDPR and AI Act compliance; (3) Develop cross-border data governance policies; (4) Build sustainable institutional capacities for ethical data collection. These objectives support the Digital Education Action Plan 2021–2027 and Erasmus+ priorities for digital transformation and reducing learning disadvantages.
The project employs the Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom (DIKW) framework, providing a progressive pathway from raw data collection to evidence-informed practice. SCHOOLWISE integrates technical standards, pedagogical applications, governance structures, and ethical frameworks through collaborative stakeholder research. The human-centered approach ensures European regulatory compliance while empowering educators to transform data into actionable insights.
Led by CNR, the 36-month project operates across six work packages: framework development, toolkit co-design, pilot implementation in Italy, Germany, Spain, and Belgium, evaluation, and dissemination. The consortium unites leading European universities in Learning Analytics with ESHA’s network of 120,000 school leaders, privacy experts, and educational practitioners. SCHOOLWISE will deliver the SEDaL Educational Data Literacy Framework, governance protocols, implementation toolkits, and training programs validated through real-world pilots. The project establishes the European SCHOOLWISE Network and Observatory on Ethical Educational Data Use, ensuring sustainability. Results will enhance data-informed decision-making across European education systems, supporting evidence-based improvements in teaching quality, student outcomes, and educational equity.
Project RESULTS:
1) SEDaL – Educational Data Literacy Framework
2) Ethical and legal data governance protocols
3) School implementation toolkits
4) Training programmes for educators and school leaders