Daugavpils local government representatives approved municipal co-funding exceeding 29,000 euros on Thursday, July 30, at a Daugavpils city municipality council meeting, according to the official municipal announcement. Five local educational institutions secured this backing to participate in “Erasmus+” and other international cooperation initiatives.
Daugavpils Schools Secure Erasmus+ Funding for Teacher Growth and Inclusive Education
Daugavpils Iespēju vidusskola will launch the “Pedagogu izaugsme” project, backed by 8,945.60 euros in municipal co-funding, according to the council report. The initiative involves five study mobilities engaging 10 educators. Furthermore, 12 educators will participate in job-shadowing activities to examine inclusive education and literacy development strategies in Sweden, Italy, and Poland. Daugavpils Valstspilsētas vidusskola will implement the “Kompetents skolotājs – skolas attīstības pamats VI” project with 7,965 euros in co-funding. Eight teachers will attend professional development courses, while another eight will undertake job-shadowing visits at European educational institutions to bolster digital skills and modern teaching methods.
STEAM and Artificial Intelligence Projects Expand Global Reach Across Daugavpils Classrooms
Daugavpils Tehnoloģiju vidusskola–licejs received 9,342 euros in co-funding for the “STEAM ilgtspējīgai nākotnei” project, as stated in the municipal meeting minutes. The program encompasses seven teacher mobilities and four student mobilities in partnership with schools across Slovakia, Germany, Spain, and France. Meanwhile, Daugavpils Saskaņas pamatskola secured 2,864.40 euros for the “Digitālā harmonija un garīgais līdzsvars: nākotnes skolotāji mākslīgā intelekta laikmetā” Erasmus+ project. Six educators will travel to Turkey to study artificial intelligence integration, cyberbullying prevention, and digital well-being.
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According to Daugavpils city municipality council deputy Anatolijs Gržibovskis, local schools must regularly prepare and submit project applications in direct competition with institutions across Europe to secure this funding. The recent approvals highlight the administrative capability of Daugavpils school leadership and teaching teams to attract external European resources.
Budget Adjustments and Reimbursement Framework for European Projects
The municipal council also approved a budget appropriation redistribution during the July 30 session to support European Union project implementation at the Arts Education Competence Centre “Daugavpils Design and Art School ‘Saules skola'”, according to verified municipal records. The allocated municipal funds operate strictly as pre-financing. Once schools complete the projects and authorities approve eligible expenditures, the European Union will disburse the corresponding grants back into the municipal budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total municipal co-funding approved for Daugavpils educational projects?
According to the Daugavpils city municipality council decision on July 30, the municipal pre-financing exceeds 29,000 euros across five participating educational institutions.
How does the pre-financing reimbursement process work?
The municipality provides upfront co-financing to launch the initiatives. Following project execution and the formal approval of eligible expenses, European Union funds are paid out to replenish the municipal budget.
Which countries are involved in the Daugavpils Tehnoloģiju vidusskola–licejs STEAM project?
The “STEAM ilgtspējīgai nākotnei” project connects Daugavpils students and teachers with partner institutions in Slovakia, Germany, Spain, and France.
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