EARLALL Joins LeadEx as Communication Manager and Advisory Partner
23/05/2025
From 19 to 21 May 2025, the Region of Murcia hosted the Kick-off Meeting of the LeadEx project (Learning About Educational Approach to Develop Excellence), marking the official start of a collaborative European initiative aimed at promoting innovation and excellence in regional education systems.
The event, held at the Regional Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Employment, brought together eight regional and national partners: the lead partner—General Directorate of Human Resources, Educational Planning and Innovation (Regional Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of the Region of Murcia); Podkarpackie Region from Poland; Central Denmark Region; Ministry of Education of Slovenia; the Centre for Vocational Education from Montenegro; Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA); Varaždin County – a member of EARLALL; and the associated policy authority—the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation of Montenegro.
EARLALL plays a central role in LeadEx as the communication manager and advisory partner, ensuring that effective outreach and interregional knowledge sharing remain at the heart of the project.
EARLALL Leads on Communication Plan
EARLALL led a dedicated session on the project’s dissemination and communication strategy. This included presenting the key principles, objectives, and tools that will shape the public face of LeadEx across Europe. Partners were introduced to the communication plan, including its visual identity, key target audiences, and deliverables such as the website and a project video.
EARLALL also clarified how all partners will actively contribute to communication efforts, both regionally and at the EU level. By defining clear roles and shared expectations, EARLALL set the tone for a collaborative and transparent communication process throughout the project’s lifecycle.
EARLALL’s Advisory Role
In addition to leading communications, EARLALL presented the methodology for the Regional Education Diagnosis reports, which will serve as a foundation for interregional learning, exchange of good practices, and policy development. These reports aim to provide a comparative analysis of education systems across partner regions, identifying strengths, challenges, and transferable practices.
A Launch Rooted in Partnership and Exchange
The Kick-off Meeting opened with a welcoming session led by Víctor Marín, the Minister of Education of the Region of Murcia, followed by partner introductions at Miguel de Cervantes Secondary School. Each representative outlined their education system and shared their ambitions for the project, reinforcing the vision of LeadEx as a platform for shared innovation. Discussions emphasized common priorities across regions, particularly regarding digital transformation, green skills, and inclusion.
A highlight of the kick of meeting was a series of field visits to local educational institutions, including IES Politécnico de Murcia, a flagship vocational training school, and CEIP Federico de Arce, a primary school known for its inclusive educational practices. These visits allowed partners to observe good practices in context and begin identifying opportunities for mutual learning.
Looking Ahead
The Kick-off Meeting concluded with a gala dinner, during which the legal representative of the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA) officially invited all partners to Estonia for the next LeadEx project meeting, scheduled for January 2026.
As a key driver of the project’s strategic communication and advisory elements, EARLALL is proud to support the LeadEx partnership in building a more innovative, inclusive, and connected European education landscape.
