Soft skills: what they are and why they matter

So-called transversal skills, or “soft skills,” are becoming increasingly central in educational pathways, career guidance processes, and the world of work. These are abilities that go beyond the technical and disciplinary skills tied to a specific profession, and they affect not only the professional sphere but every area of life. In this in-depth article, we […]

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Testamentary Bequest: What It Is and How It Works

A testamentary bequest is a provision included in a will through which a person chooses to allocate part of their assets to one or more beneficiaries, in compliance with inheritance law. It may involve sums of money, movable or immovable property, securities, insurance policies, or other assets, and represents one of the ways to clearly […]

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Vocational Guidance: What It Is and Its Key Foundations

For today’s young people, navigating study paths and career prospects is increasingly complex. On one hand, opportunities are expanding; on the other, the tools needed to interpret them and turn them into informed choices are often lacking. Some guidance programs focus mainly on educational offerings or available opportunities, leaving in the background a fundamental dimension: […]

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World Creativity and Innovation Day

Every year on April 21, World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly with Resolution 71/284 on April 27, 2017, to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development. In essence, this observance highlights and promotes the role of imagination, […]

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Central Italy earthquake 2016: ABF update

On August 24, 2016, at 03:36:32, a powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Central Italy, triggering a seismic sequence that—together with subsequent events in October—deeply impacted the lives of entire areas across Lazio, Marche, Umbria, and Abruzzo. Ten years later, the memory of those moments is still vivid, and the long process of reconstruction is still […]

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Music education: what it is and why it matters

Music education is a powerful tool for fostering the growth of children and young people. Through music, it is possible to develop cognitive, relational, and emotional skills that are fundamental to an individual’s overall development. Music—and the arts more broadly—have an internationally recognized educational value. They help promote transferable skills, inclusion, well-being, and human development. […]

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World Water Day 2026

Every year on 22 March, World Water Day is celebrated. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 at the conclusion of the Rio Conference on Environment and Development, and was officially celebrated for the first time in 1993. World Water Day was created with the aim of raising awareness of the […]

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World Education Day 2026

Every year on 24 January, World Education Day is celebrated, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to remind us that the right to education is a fundamental human right, enshrined in Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, proclaimed in 1948 by the same UN Assembly. Article 28 of the […]

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The professional role of the Atelierista

The Atelierista is an art and education professional who works to enhance creativity, freedom of expression, and individual learning rhythms, whether with children, teenagers, or adults. Unlike a teacher or educator, the Atelierista is an expert in artistic (such as music) and digital languages. With a sensitive eye and guided by a strong pedagogical idea, […]

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Protecting Children’s Rights: The UN Convention Explained

Children’s rights are fundamental human rights that recognize every child’s ability to grow, develop, and live in a protected, healthy, and stimulating environment. These rights extend beyond physical protection to encompass a child’s psychological, emotional, social, and educational well-being. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted in 1989 and ratified by […]

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