"Vilnius is a school" transforming urban spaces into learning environments

Objective

Modernizing the educational system by integrating learning into a city setting.

local government

Vilnius

REGION

Europe

MAYOR/MAYORESS

Valdas Benkunskas

POPULATION

581,475

The city of Vilnius

is implementing the Vilnius is a School initiative, transforming the urban environment into an extended learning ecosystem. The project promotes outdoor learning and experiential education, ensuring that at least 10% of lessons take place in public spaces such as streets, parks, museums, and businesses. A dedicated digital platform connects middle school teachers with institutions and organizations, offering integrated learning paths and teaching programs throughout the city. Urban spaces, including cultural venues and public infrastructure, become living classrooms that support interdisciplinary learning. The initiative improves student engagement and connects education with civic institutions and local businesses, creating a more dynamic and career-oriented urban learning model.

SDG LOCAL ACTION

4,9k

teachers

960

lessons uploaded

47k+

OUTDOOR LESSONS HELD

 

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