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It is vital to foster inclusive systems across the education, health and social sectors to retain all of our children and young people in dynamic, progressive school environments. Some key reasons for early school leaving include school climate, trauma and mental health issues, and communication problems with teachers.

In terms of pursuing academic careers within STEM fields, women are significantly under-represented throughout Europe. Women represent 59% of new graduates, but make up 46% of PhD degree holders, 33% of researchers and only 20% of upper-level academic staff and 11% of heads of universities or similar institutions.

Ten years ago eTwinning was just a dream. Our hope was as vibrant as our enthusiasm - but we could not have imagined then that ten years later it would be the largest community for schools in Europe, involving close to 300,000 teachers, at more than 100,000 schools, in 39 countries.

"I liked writing computer programs, now called 'coding', when I had the time to enjoy it and do it well and that is what drives me to go back to it, but I know many people who studied at the same time as me who hated coding and could not wait to stop having to do it", writes Rose Luckin.